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NAA Member News: Warwick Acoustics Appoints Ian Harnett, former Jaguar Land Rover Main Board Director, as Chairman
Warwick Acoustics Ltd, the UK-based audio technology company renowned for its world-class innovation in Electrostatic Loudspeaker technology, has appointed experienced automotive industry leader Ian Harnett as Chairman of the Board. In 12 months as a Non-Executive Director, Harnett’s guidance has been invaluable as the business gears up for its first production contract with a luxury […]
Industry Event: Make UK National Manufacturing Day, 26 September 2024
The third National Manufacturing Day (NMD) will take place on Thursday 26 September 2024. Industry trade body Make UK is spearheading the campaign and once again is inviting every manufacturing company across the UK to take part in this national day of celebration. The idea is simple – you just have to invite a section of the […]
NAA Update: Launch of the Advanced Manufacturing Plan and the UK Battery Strategy; Rules of Origin extended
The run-up to Christmas has seen lots of good news for the UK automotive sector, including the launch of the Advanced Manufacturing Plan, with its £4.5 billion for advanced manufacturing, over £2 billion of which goes to automotive; the launch of the UK Battery Strategy; and the European Commission proposal for the current rules of […]
In the Driving Seat: Dave Smyth, Mercury Hampton
Dave Smyth, Strategic Account Manager, Mercury Hampton, is in the business of recruitment, when not chasing Ferraris on his motorbike. Name Dave Smyth Company Mercury Hampton Position Strategic Account Manager Apart from that Director at Birchwood Golf Club, FORE Business Golf Group (The Mere) Association with NAA Recently partnered with the NAA – looking to […]
NAA Event Review: Battery Electric Vehicles – A Volatile Market
Our most recent webinar, Battery Electric Vehicles – A Volatile Market, saw consulting firm Grant Thornton give a fascinating insight into the latest developments and trends in the field of electric vehicle engineering and manufacture. Grant Thornton’s Owen Edwards, Head of Downstream Automotive Consulting, started by giving attendees an overview of the various battery technologies […]
NAA Event Review: UTAC’s Leyland Technical Centre
Last month saw us returning to UTAC’s Leyland Technical Centre, where we were hosted by Steve Berry (Head of Sales – New Business) and Andrew Mcainsh (Site Services Manager). Delegates were given an overview of the UTAC group’s current global operations as follows: • 6 test centres in UK, France, Germany, Finland and USA • […]
NAA Event Review: STFC Hartree Centre, Daresbury
Our most recent event saw us visit NAA member Hartree Centre’s Automotive Unit at Daresbury, where we were hosted by Simeon Clow, Business Development Manager; Tim Powell, Automotive Specialist; and Kate Currie, Business Development Executive. The Hartree Centre is part of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) – one of Europe’s largest multi-disciplinary scientific research organisations […]
NAA Member News: DHL HR Guide to Supply Chain
A lot is written about the many ways in which new technologies are transforming the supply chain industry. That’s because digitalisation has changed everything, from how we recruit, to the way that people look for jobs. Indeed, at DHL Supply Chain, the world’s leading logistics provider, we are at the forefront of integrating those new […]
NAA Member News: Fitfactory’s Monumental 2023
As we stand on the brink of a new chapter, it’s time to reflect on the extraordinary journey that was 2023. Fitfactory has seen monumental growth, marked by significant milestones that have shaped our trajectory. Here’s a glimpse of Fitfactory’s 2023 Year in Review. In June we were thrilled to announce our strategic acquisition by […]
NAA Member News: Liverpool Lifesciences UTC Autodesk Design Challenge ‘Concept Cars’
Liverpool Lifesciences UTC and the Studio School have been commissioned by Autodesk Education to set this year’s UTC design challenge. The challenge will be open to any of the UK’s 47 UTCs, with students aged between 14-19 eligible to take part. This year the project is inspired by BAC (Briggs Automotive Company) and the Challenge has […]
