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NAA Member News: Bigtank Produces Video Series for Redefining Lancashire
Rossendale-based video production company Bigtank has recently completed a contract to tell the stories of three companies for the Redefining Lancashire campaign, highlighting the opportunity and benefits available to Lancashire-based firms by exporting around the world. As part of the campaign the Bigtank team visited three manufacturers and service providers to capture the success stories from the […]
NAA Member News: DHL Supply Chain – The Future of Transportation is Electric!
The demand for electric vehicles (EV) is continuing to grow year-on-year. Better technology has meant increased performance that can now equal traditional combustion engines. Environmental awareness is making people more conscious about their vehicle’s carbon footprint, and government financial support initiatives are swaying public decision making. The single most important factor that will drive the […]
NAA Member News: ULEMCo Receives Investment Boost
ULEMCo has received funding to accelerate the deployment of hydrogen mobility technologies. On 19 April, ULEMCo, the UK hydrogen fuel pioneer, announced the closure of a funding round of almost half a million pounds. The equity investment from Equity Gap and Scottish Enterprise will accelerate the growth of the company’s roll-out of hydrogen mobility solutions. […]
Industry News: The Department for International Trade’s Export Academy – North West Workshops
The Export Academy is a free programme of support for SMEs across the North West. What is the Export Academy? The Export Academy is a free programme of support for SMEs across the North West. It’s a comprehensive step-by-step programme ideal for anyone: • New to exporting • Exporting already but needing to upskill staff […]
Industry News: The Department for International Trade’s Internationalisation Fund – North West
The Department for International Trade has launched its new Internationalisation Fund for eligible businesses in England. What is the fund? The Department for International Trade has launched its new Internationalisation Fund for eligible businesses in England. The fund is designed to support businesses looking to grow their international trade. SMEs can apply for match-funded grants […]
Industry News: Redundant Apprentices Still Need Your Help
Since August 2020, we have supported hundreds of apprentices affected by redundancy. Thank you to all those who have helped us by spreading the word about the Redundancy Support Service for Apprentices and by sharing employers’ opportunities for redundant apprentices. We still need employers’ support in hiring redundant apprentices. They can let us know about any opportunities […]
Industry News: Plastic packaging tax – 5 steps to get your business ready
From April 2022, all businesses trading in the UK that use more than 10 tonnes of plastic packaging a year may need to register for and pay the Plastic Packaging tax (PPT) at £200 per tonne. Here are five key steps you should consider to get your business ready. Check if your business will be […]
NAA Update: NAA Awards Dinner on the horizon as lockdown restrictions are eased
Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well. It’s great to see that some of the key lockdown restrictions that have been impacting our sector are finally starting to be lifted, such as car showrooms re-opening on 12 April. This will hopefully start to stimulate consumer demand again, with the […]
In the Driving Seat: Jane Harrad-Roberts, YOYO Multidrops
Jane Harrad-Roberts is usually behind a spreadsheet involving Google Analytics or Mailchimp data, however, even in lockdown she has resolved to get out and about more, even if it’s just answering our questions. Name Jane Harrad-Roberts Company YOYO Multidrops Position Head of Marketing Apart from that Advanced Driver, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing […]
NAA Training: IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor Training, 26 & 27 April – Virtual Course
This course is designed for auditors supporting an organisations internal audit programme and others who have a working knowledge of quality systems within the automotive sector and/or any previous auditing experience. Who should attend? This course will help auditors develop relevant skills in judgement, decision making, audit planning, audit non-conformity writing and subsequent close out […]
