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In the Driving Seat: Frank Power, Director, Simmal
You can read about Frank Power’s company Simmal in the article about the Niche Vehicle Network event, as it is supplying aluminium extrusions for Zenos, a new company developing a lightweight sports car – find out more about Frank here Name Frank Power Company Simmal Ltd Position Director Apart from that Bolton Manufacturers Group Association […]
NAA Event: Annual Awards Networking Dinner, Thursday 6 November 2014, Mere Golf Resort & Spa, Knutsford
Bookings are now being taken for the region’s premier automotive networking event, the NAA Annual Awards Dinner, being held this year at a new, more central location, the Mere Golf Resort & Spa, Knutsford, on Thursday 6 November 2014 The Northwest Automotive Alliance 2014 Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony is the region’s only event of […]
Bentley News Highlights
Bentley Motors has released the first picture of the Bentley SUV, due to hit roads in 2016. It will be the most luxurious and powerful SUV on the market, setting it apart from any other SUV, true to the brand hallmarks of luxury, performance, quality and craftsmanship. The SUV forms part of Bentley’s £800 million […]
£45 Million Invested in New Press Line at Jaguar Land Rover’s Halewood Operations
Jaguar Land Rover, the UK’s leading manufacturer of premium vehicles, has invested £45m in a new state-of-the-art servo press line at its Halewood Operations, near Liverpool, England. The new Servo stamping line, the first of its kind to be built in the UK, is 13 metres tall and over 85 metres long. It has a […]
Auto Industry Welcomes Manufacturing Focus Of Budget 2014
The recent Budget delivered a series of key measures to support UK manufacturing as part of a balanced industrial strategy, taking steps to encourage investment and exports. Responding to the statement, SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes said, “The Chancellor’s focus on investment, exports and skills, as well as reducing energy costs for manufacturing, is welcomed […]
NAA Update: More important dates for your diary – including the 2014 NAA Annual Awards Dinner
I am sitting writing this with the sun pouring into the window and it helps everyone feel more positive and motivated; which is exactly where we should be compared to five years ago. The statistics in the industry continue to grow and impress. Recently I have been quite surprised by the number of people who […]
NAA Business Excellence Programme Update: Funding available for projects is now close to allocation
The year seems to be flying by and we’re already heading towards the end of quarter one of 2014. The number of Business Excellence members currently stands at 124, and 96 projects are being supported. With a target of 133 members, we’re now in the final month or two of membership registration. It’s a very […]
In the Driving Seat: Paul Clarke, Managing Director, Automotive Comms – and the NAA newsletter Editor
This is your chance to find out more about Paul Clarke, who runs Automotive Comms and Green Car Guide, and produces your NAA newsletter every month. Name Paul Clarke Company Automotive Comms Position Managing Director Apart from that Also run the (recently re-launched) website www.GreenCarGuide.co.uk Member of the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Member of the […]
NAA BE Member Company Profile: EA Technology
EA Technology is a global, independent provider of end-to-end power engineering solutions, supporting customers in managing and operating electrical assets reliably, safely and efficiently. The company is also the project lead for My Electric Avenue, an innovative project that is providing a solution to the potential impact that the recharging of electric vehicles (EVs) may […]
NAA BE Member Company Profile: Fibet (UK) Ltd
Fibet (UK) Ltd is part of a large privately-owned Italian Group focused on the manufacture of a significant range of anti-vibration and isolation mounts for a wide range of disparate market sectors. The Fibet Group was formed in 1952 to support the automotive industry with the development and manufacture of rubber-to-metal bonded parts and other […]
