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NAA Member News: Burnley College to Benefit from OfS Capital Funding to Revolutionise Engineering and Computing Education
Burnley College has been successful in its bid for a share of the £88.5 million capital funding allocated by the Office for Students (OfS) to universities and colleges across England. As the only college in Lancashire, and one of just two in the North West to secure this funding, Burnley College is set to lead […]
NAA Member News: NAA Member Pendle Polymer Engineering achieves ISO 14001 Certification, supported by fellow NAA Member Pennine Quality Consulting
Pendle Polymer Engineering Ltd, based in Lancashire, is a leading UK manufacturer of precision polymer components, serving sectors including automotive, medical, and industrial engineering. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Pendle Polymer sought to strengthen its environmental credentials by achieving ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification. The Challenge Pendle Polymer had a mature quality […]
NAA Member News: RARUK Automation – New Off-the-Shelf and Modular Palletisers Available
End-of-line palletising is a task commonly automated across a range of industries, due to bottlenecks and the risk of repetitive strain injury (RSI) to workers. RARUK Automation can now offer two simple approaches to palletising automation, from partner Robotiq. RARUK Automation is the exclusive UK representative for Robotiq, a Canadian manufacturer of end-of-arm tooling and […]
NAA Member News: University of Greater Manchester – Shaping Future Manufacturing Skills Survey
Here at the University of Greater Manchester’s Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, we are always updating and improving our suite of CPD programmes to bridge the gap between emerging technology and industrial application. As a regional training provider, we want to ensure our curriculum doesn’t just look good on paper, it needs to work on the shop floor. […]
NAA Member News: UTAC appointed as a Technical Service for the GB Type Approval Scheme
UTAC has been appointed by the VCA as a Technical Service for the GB Type Approval Scheme, expanding our existing VCA designations and adding to our existing portfolio of certification designations. This strengthens our global certification capabilities and reinforces our commitment to high-quality, efficient services. Our global facilities, including the Millbrook Proving Ground and Leyland […]
Other News: Leyland Trucks’ Lancashire factory now capable of producing 30 electric trucks every day thanks to APC funding
Leyland Trucks has achieved a major milestone for UK electric light and heavy-duty truck manufacturing, with its factory based in Lancashire now capable of producing 30 battery electric trucks every day! This impressive achievement is the result of ZETTA, a £5.1 million project with a £2.6 million government grant funded through the Advanced Propulsion Centre […]
In the Driving Seat: Stuart Bell, Bear Safety
Your NAA newsletter editor is pretty sure that a Triumph Herald has never been mentioned before in our ‘In the Driving Seat’ feature, so thanks to Stuart Bell for including this in his content… Name Stuart Bell Company Name Bear Safety Based in Marden, Kent, Bear Safety specialises in innovative safety solutions for the manufacturing […]
NAA Event Review: Northern Engineering and Robotics Innovation Centre (NERIC) Networking Event
Our latest member networking event saw us visit The Northern Engineering and Robotics Innovation Centre (NERIC) at the University of Salford, for an AI-themed event – “AI for Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing”. The event was opened by NAA CEO Paul Jones and Mike Brown, Director of Strategic Partnerships at the University of Salford, who outlined […]
NAA Events March – June 2026
Members’ Virtual Roundtable 5 March / 11:00 – 12:00 / Teams A great way to network from your office, in your car, or on the move! NAA Networking Event Hosted by Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) & IPA, Speke 26 March / 12:00 – 16:00 Join us for an exclusive networking event hosted by Briggs Automotive […]
Other Events Feb – Sep 2026
Entry to Automation Burnley College 26 February 09:30 or 12:30 (There is the option of a morning or afternoon session) Thinking about taking your first step into automation? Join RAR UK for ‘Entry to Automation’ at Burnley College, designed to help manufacturers understand what is possible with collaborative robots and where to begin. Whether you are […]
