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NAA Member News: Scantime Becomes WAGO’s Official UK Training Partner
Scantime, the UK’s leading independent PLC training provider, has announced a training partnership with WAGO, the global leader in modular automation and interconnection technology. Under the agreement, Scantime becomes WAGO’s UK training partner and an approved reseller within Scantime’s Partner Reseller Programme. The partnership means that any company with an existing WAGO account can now […]
NAA Member News: ULEMCo HEA Case Study
ULEMCo was featured as a case study in the latest ‘State of the Hydrogen Nation Report’ from the Hydrogen Energy Association (HEA). It highlighted the skills challenges faced by hydrogen SMEs in the growing hydrogen energy sector. The report mentioned key points including: • ULEMCo’s technology incorporates engineering, hydrogen safety, vehicle integration and emerging clean-energy […]
In the Driving Seat: Darren Andrew, CoByEx
This is your chance to find out more about Darren Andrew, Business Development Manager, CoByEx, and his interests including motorsport and Romanian rescue dogs… Name Darren Andrew Company CoByEx Position Business Development Manager Apart from that Business: Members of the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA), British Superyacht, Motorsport 2 Business, MBP (Mark Blundell Partnerships) NUFC Business […]
NAA Event Review: Element Materials Technology
Our latest networking event last month saw us visit NAA member Element Materials Technology at their Wednesbury facility, where we were welcomed by Sara Moore, Business Development Associate and Natalie Phelan, Technical Manager. Delegates were first given an overview of Element’s history, from its formation in 2010 as a carve-out of the testing and inspection […]
NAA Events May – September 2026
NAA Webinar Hosted by Interpath 14 May / 11:00 – 12:00 / Microsoft Teams “Key Trends and Issues in the Automotive Sector” Interpath will provide insights into the current trends impacting the automotive manufacturing sector and supply chain in the UK and the challenges it is seeing in Germany and the wider automotive industry. Interpath […]
Other Events May – September 2026
Wenzel UK Open Day Loughborough 28 May / 10:00 – 14:00 You’re invited to the Wenzel UK Open Day As we open the doors to our new Wymeswold office, we are pleased to invite you to an exclusive Open Day showcasing the latest in Wenzel measurement technology, expert insight from across the group, and the […]
NAA Training Courses May 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.
NAA Update: Next‑generation EV manufacturing is ramping up, with a strong pipeline of new model launches throughout 2026
The good news is that electrified vehicles (battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid) accounted for over 40% of all vehicles built in the UK in January, but a number of challenges remain, including that the industry is facing energy costs that are 80% higher than they were in 2021. Welcome to this month’s newsletter, and […]
NAA Member News: AGSS Strategic Plan – Embracing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for Enhanced Hosting
In a significant move to bolster its product offerings, AGSS is excited to announce its strategic decision to adopt Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) as the primary hosting provider for its Redthorn MRP and Singlepoint Quality Management Software Solutions. This strategic direction underscores our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance reliability, security, and performance for […]
NAA Member News: Join Automotive Comms at Everything Electric North B2B Day
Everything Electric NORTH is your chance to test drive the very latest electric cars, and the event includes a B2B day which connects organisations working in the EV sector. Everything Electric NORTH, the world’s no. 1 home energy & electric vehicle show, takes place on Friday 8 & Saturday 9 May 2026 at the Great […]
