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NAA Update: Thank you to everyone at the NAA and also previous colleagues
I have been overwhelmed by the response from everyone following the announcement of the New Year Honours List and my inclusion with an OBE for services to the Automotive Industry in the North West. I feel that now is the right time to thank not only my staff, the Directors, Board and members of the […]
NAA Business Excellence Programme Update: If you want funding for a project or if you know of any other companies that would benefit from the BE Programme then get in touch now
We hope that you have all enjoyed a restful and happy festive break! 2014 is a very exciting time for the automotive industry and all those who have taken the step to join the NAA’s Business Excellence Programme. To date we have 113 members; therefore if existing members can recommend other potential companies to join […]
In the Driving Seat: Neill Briggs, Technical Director, and Ian Briggs, Design Director, Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) Ltd
This month our ‘In the Driving Seat’ article features, for the first time, not one, but two people – brothers Ian and Neill Briggs, Directors of BAC, who have recently relocated their company that produces the amazing BAC Mono single-seater supercar to Liverpool Name Neill Briggs (on right in photo) Company Briggs Automotive Company Position […]
NAA Member Company Profile: FAR-UK
FAR-UK is a relatively young company that works with its clients to improve their selection and use of composite materials together with their operational processes. FAR specialises in automotive composites, especially the very cost conscious world of mass market vehicles The business designs, prototypes and manufactures components for customers. Currently most of the products under […]
NAA News: Reminder – join the NAA Group on LinkedIn
As well as receiving latest news via Twitter, you can also take part in two-way discussions with the NAA and its members via our Group on LinkedIn The NAA has now resurrected its presence on LinkedIn, and we will be using this medium to encourage a two-way debating of issues that concern you, the NAA, […]
Northwest Automotive Alliance Chief Executive Carol Holden receives OBE in Queen’s New Year Honours
Carol Holden, Chief Executive of the Northwest Automotive Alliance (NAA), has received an OBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours for services to the automotive industry in the North West. Carol was appointed Chief Executive of the NAA in April 2010, shortly before the announcement that the Northwest Development Agency was to be abolished, along […]
BAC opens new factory in Speke to build the Mono
Northwest Automotive Alliance member BAC (Briggs Automotive Company) has opened a new factory in Speke in order to increase production of the world’s first road-legal, single-seater production car. The BAC Mono has been gaining increasing attention over the last two years, posting some of the fastest times on tracks ranging from Top Gear to the […]
2013 Bentley News Highlights
2013 has been a year of key landmarks and achievements for Bentley and its customers, with the Bentley SUV confirmed, three new models unveiled, strong sales growth through first three quarters of 2013, and the company returning to motorsport with Continental GT3. The company confirmed it will build the world’s fastest and most luxurious SUV […]
NAA Update: A review of 2013 and a look ahead to 2014
It’s December, so this is our final newsletter for 2013, and it contains a lot of interesting information, ranging from why individual companies won the respective NAA Awards, to a survey that may lead to opportunities to supply into Tier 1 companies, and even a chance to have a free fleet review, so I would […]
NAA Business Excellence Programme Update: Membership has now exceeded 100 companies!
As we approach the end of 2013 we have seen the number of companies in the North West seeking support through the Business Excellence Programme dramatically increase. We are proud to announce that in November we reached the grand total of 100 members and currently have 106 members The number of members is increasing at […]
