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NAA Event Review: Leyland Trucks
Last month saw us visit Preston-based NAA member Leyland Trucks for our most recent networking event, where we were welcomed by Managing Director Phil Jones and Engineering Programme Manager Ben Holloway. Ben gave an overview of the 86-acre Leyland facility, which was originally built in 1980 and is currently home to 1,000 full-time employees, including […]
NAA Events June & July 2025
Member’s Virtual Roundtable 12 June / 11:00 – 12:00 / Teams A great way to network from your office, car or on the move! Networking Event Hosted by Liverpool Life Sciences UTC 19 June / 12:00 – 15:30 Includes networking lunch and site tour Webinar Hosted by the University of Greater Manchester Topic: Apprenticeships 26 […]
Other Events Jul – Nov 2025
Explore the Future of Manufacturing: Additive Manufacturing Technology Overview CPD Session 20 JuneCentre for Advanced Manufacturing, Bolton Join us for a hands-on, half-day CPD course designed for professionals in engineering, design, operations, leadership, and technical procurement. Led by the experts at The University of Greater Manchester, this session will demystify Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies, materials, and business […]
NAA Training Courses Sep – Dec 2025
SPC – 11 September – Registration closes 29 July APQP – 17 September – Registration closes 5 August FMEA – 14 October – Registration closes 29 August PPAP – 6 November – Registration closes 24 September MSA – 11 December – Registration closes 29 October IATF16949:2016 Internal Auditor – Enquire All the above courses are Virtual Full details can be found […]
NAA Update: Tariffs on car exports from the UK to the US to reduce from 27.5% to 10%
The US is our second most important market for car exports, so an agreement to reduce tariffs is great news for consumers and the industry. Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope you are all keeping well. Let’s start with some good news for our sector, as this week the country forged closer ties […]
NAA Member News: BAC Announces Strategic Partnership with Universal Partners to Power Global Growth Strategy
Briggs Automotive Company (BAC), creators of the revolutionary Mono, the world’s only road-legal, single-seater supercar, has established a landmark three-year strategic partnership with Universal Partners, a leading specialist in cross-border payments and currency risk management. The agreement positions Universal Partners as BAC’s exclusive foreign exchange partner as the brand consolidates its international expansion. BAC’s global […]
NAA Member News: Bentley Motors marks Earth Day with launch of its third Sustainability Report
Last month, Bentley Motors reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by launching its third annual Sustainability Report, published on Earth Day. The report details significant achievements over the past year as part of the company’s Beyond100+ strategy, positioning Bentley as a leader in sustainability and sustainable automotive craftsmanship. Driving Decarbonisation: Paving the Way for an Electric […]
NAA Member News: Brabners – Approaching the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate
With April bringing renewed clarity on the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, Christine Hart, Legal Director at purpose-led independent law firm Brabners, discusses how businesses across the north’s automotive industry can prepare for the changes that the legislation will bring. In early April, Prime Minister Keir Starmer officially followed through on his manifesto pledge to […]
NAA Member News: FDM Digital Solutions installs new large format hybrid manufacturing technology
NAA member FDM Digital Solutions has been providing 3D printed components and assemblies, as well as jigs and tooling, to the automotive industry for over 13 years. The company has recently installed a new, large format hybrid manufacturing technology at its Burnley facility. The CMS Kreator is a unique hybrid machine that combines the power […]
NAA Member News: MGS Technical Plastics Announces Leadership Transition with Recent Growth
Effective immediately, Judson Smythe is announced as the new Managing Director of MGS Technical Plastics, one of the nation’s fastest growing injection moulding firms serving all industries and markets. Forming a critical part of the company’s wider growth strategy, incumbent Managing Director Neil Garrity will continue to serve as Chair. At the same time, Mark […]
