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Industry News: SMMT Industry Forum appoints Richard Sadler as Managing Director
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Sadler as the new Managing Director of SMMT Industry Forum. Sadler takes over from Mike Baunton, who returns to the role of Chair of the SMMT Industry Forum Board after serving as Interim MD. With more than 15 years […]
Industry Event: Make UK Invitation – HR Inform: Wellbeing & Ways of Working Webinar
You are invited to join Make UK’s HR Inform: Wellbeing & Ways of Working webinar at 10:30 – 12:00 on Wednesday 18 May for best practice sharing and practical guidance and insight in supporting staff with mental health and adapting to new ways of working. The need to retain skills and talent has never been […]
Industry Event: Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM Event Themes Announced for 2022
The twin themes for this year’s combined Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM events are: • the Low Carbon Vehicle Transition to Net Zero • an Automated Connected Electric and Shared (ACES) Future of Mobility. The seminar programme for this year’s event will combine low carbon vehicle, connected automated mobility and energy for transport themes. It will highlight […]
NAA Update: A round-up of government announcements including the Automotive Roadmap
Government announcements in the last month included the Automotive Roadmap and the EV Infrastructure Strategy; new NAA members; training; and more… Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well. It has certainly been a busy few weeks, with a number of announcements from government directly affecting our sector. The […]
In the Driving Seat: Mike Buckley, Evtec Aluminium
If you can’t get hold of Mike Buckley from Evtec Aluminium at the office it looks like you’ll need to head to the hills to find him… Name Mike Buckley Company Evtec Aluminium Ltd Position New Business Development Manager Association with NAA 2 months Why did you join the NAA? It was felt that there […]
NAA Event Review: Senseye Report – The True Cost of Downtime
Last month, Niall Sullivan, VP Marketing at Senseye, delivered a webinar on “The True Cost of Downtime to the Automotive Industry”, based on the findings of the company’s recent research. The presentation examined the sorts of savings that automotive manufacturing companies could benefit from through the use of Predictive Maintenance, by the prevention of breakdowns […]
NAA Member News: Irish Global Leader in Plastics Engineering Makes Major UK Acquisition
Mergon, a global leader in plastics manufacturing, with headquarters in Castlepollard, Westmeath, has announced the acquisition of Weltonhurst Limited, a leading UK-based supplier of technical blow moulded components. Mergon, which has operations in Ireland, South Carolina, the Czech Republic and China, and supplies parts for brands like BMW, Rivian, and Xerox, has acquired Weltonhurst to […]
NAA Member News: MMU to deliver the Help to Grow: Management Scheme
Delivered by leading UK business schools accredited to the Small Business Charter, Manchester Metropolitan University will deliver the Help to Grow: Management scheme which includes 50 hours of in-depth training, 1:1 business mentoring, and the opportunity to grow business, fast. Aimed at senior leaders in small and medium businesses, this 12-week course covers strategies for […]
NAA Member News: Team Eco – Simple EV charging solution set to revolutionise new-build industry
An innovative new electric car charge point is set to revolutionise the house building industry, saving time and money for developers. With the UK Government due to make it a requirement to introduce mandatory charge points in new homes and commercial buildings in England, the BriXcell is a simple, compact solution which can be easily […]
Industry Event: Make UK Webinar: Product Labelling – UKCA and CE Marking
Doing business with Europe has changed. The UK has left the Single Market and Customs Union, therefore new rules for product labelling will apply from 1st Jan 2023. Make UK successfully lobbied government for a one-year delay to provide manufacturing the time to correctly label products for European and UK markets. You are invited to […]
