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Other events July – October 2026
North West Additive Manufacturing Forum: Growing the AM Supply Chain Blackburn 13 July / 09:30 – 12:00 Join experts at AMRC NW for an interactive panel exploring the challenges and opportunities of growing the AM supply chain. Full details here Siemens Transform Manchester 15 – 16 July 2026 Transform 2026 helps organisations stay competitive About Transform […]
NAA Training Courses July 2026
The NAA can now offer Lean Manufacturing training within your organisation, along with support to implement or maintain ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards. We also offer the following courses (*subject to minimum numbers) IATF16949:2016 Internal Auditor* Core Tools* – APQP / SPC / MSA / FMEA / PPAP Please contact Zoe for more information.
International Women in Engineering Day 2026
Engineering Intelligence starts with people: how T Level industry placements are helping businesses build the workforce of the future. This International Women in Engineering Day, we’re celebrating the theme of Engineering Intelligence by highlighting the people bringing new ideas, technical skills and fresh perspectives into engineering and manufacturing workplaces in England. Businesses like Quantamatic, Lyndhurst […]
NAA Update: UK automotive production showing welcome signs of stability
UK automotive production is showing welcome signs of stability as the UK registers its two‑millionth EV. Welcome to this month’s newsletter, and I hope you are all keeping well. I want to begin by talking about UK automotive production, which is showing welcome signs of stability, with recent output “reflecting the industry’s underlying resilience” despite global pressures. […]
NAA Member News: Brabners – Driverless cars are coming to Britain, but who is responsible when no one is behind the wheel?
With Waymo’s planned launch of driverless vehicles in London signalling a major step forward for autonomous mobility, Brett Cooper, Partner in the corporate team at purpose-led law firm Brabners, highlights the key legal considerations for the UK’s automotive firms. American tech giant Waymo’s plans to launch driverless cars in London in September are a clear […]
NAA Member News: Klarius – Building resilience in an unpredictable world with in-house supply chain control
Over the past several years, the global supply chain has shifted from being an invisible backbone of industry to one of its most visible vulnerabilities. The steady, predictable movement of goods across borders was once taken for granted, but an unprecedented run of global disruptions has exposed just how fragile that system can be. From […]
NAA Member News: Powering the Automotive Industry with Solar PV
As the automotive sector evolves, energy efficiency and sustainability are now central to long-term success. From manufacturers and dealerships to supply chain partners, solar PV offers a practical, scalable way to cut costs, strengthen resilience, and meet rising sustainability expectations. For high-consumption sites such as dealerships, service centres, and production facilities, large roof areas and […]
NAA Member News: PSL Print Management Ltd Wins North East AM100 Group Tender
PSL Print Management delivers fully outsourced print management and workwear solutions to the automotive sector. With over 38 years of experience, a well-established supplier network and a dedicated automotive division we act as a seamless extension to any business. Vertu Motors Plc is the fourth largest motor dealer group in the UK with a turnover […]
NAA Member News: RDA – How do you turn years of technical development into tangible business value?
Discover how RDA helped BAC strengthen its approach to R&D tax relief, IP protection, and long-term growth strategy. This case study reveals how the creators of the BAC Mono unlocked the hidden value of 15 years of innovation to support future growth and investment. View the RDA-BAC case study
NAA Member News: ULEMCo and Exogen Collaborate to Accelerate Global Hydrogen Transport Deployment
Leading hydrogen technology company ULEMCo, the pioneer in hydrogen transport solutions for heavy duty applications such as HGV and off-road equipment, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Exogen Hydrogen Solutions to collaborate on delivering practical, scalable hydrogen innovations to international markets. The agreement marks a strategic step in expanding beyond the UK, combining ULEMCo’s […]
