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NAA Member News: AMC has rebranded
AMC has rebranded and is making significant plans to cement itself as the UK leading copper cable manufacturer. Two years ago, AMC underwent an acquisition by a major investment group – this has led to a renewed drive to continue to grow the business at an increased rate. Whilst various strategic growth opportunities have been […]
NAA Member News: Blackpool and The Fylde College Training Solutions
Blackpool and The Fylde College has a long history of helping businesses flourish, providing organisations with a great range of training opportunities, from short courses to apprenticeships. The College works with more than 1,800 businesses – nationally, regionally and locally – to deliver bespoke workforce development programmes across a wide variety of sectors. At B&FC […]
NAA Member News: Lotus Cars Awards DHL Supply Chain Five-Year Contract
DHL Supply Chain has been appointed by Lotus Cars to manage the iconic car maker’s inbound-to-manufacturing warehousing and transport operations for the next five years… Read more DHL Supply Chain will be working in close partnership with Lotus Cars, using its deep expertise in auto-mobility supply chains to support production of the newly revealed Emira sports […]
NAA Member News: Helical Technology Technical Centre – New Engine Test Bench
NAA Member, Helical Technology, based in Lancashire, continues to develop its Technical Centre with the construction of a new engine test bench for engines in the range of 2MW power output. This new test facility, currently under construction at the company’s Warton site, is due for completion in early Q4 2021. The Technical Centre was […]
NAA Member News: University support to reduce the carbon intensity of your business
This year will see COP26 come to the UK and the environmental and social impact of business has never been higher on the agenda. The UK is aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 and some regions, including Greater Manchester, are bringing that date forward to 2038. Reducing the carbon intensity of your operations is key […]
NAA Member News: Hydrogen Fuelled Fire Engines are Focus of Latest Funded Project at ULEMCo
ULEMCo, the hydrogen fuel pioneer, has been awarded government funding with its partners to produce an optimised design for specialised hydrogen fuelled vehicles. Working with Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) and its Fire and Rescue Service, ULEMCo will design the fuel cell electric powertrain configuration for zero emission fire appliances. Named HySPERT – for HYdrogen Special […]
Industry News: New Niche Vehicle Network Website Launched
The new Niche Vehicle Network (NVN) website in now live! The new site features a fresh, new look and feel, new imagery and content, greatly enhanced functionality, together with a dedicated Members Area with new networking tools. Key features include: • Latest industry news • Information and updates on NVN Funding Competitions • NVN networking […]
NAA Update: Stellantis announces £100 million investment in Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port manufacturing plant to transform the site to build electric vehicles
Ellesmere Port will become the first Stellantis plant to produce a solely battery-electric model, in both commercial and passenger versions, by the end of next year, for Vauxhall, Opel, Peugeot and Citroën brands and for both domestic and export markets. Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well. I’m […]
In the Driving Seat: Jeremy Fonseca, Fonseca Engineering Developments Ltd
Jeremy Fonseca once sat next to the England manager on a plane and, after a stream of autograph hunters, had to ask who he was – fortunately Jeremy is more on top of automotive issues. Name Jeremy Fonseca Company Fonseca Engineering Developments Ltd Position Director and Mechanical Engineer Apart from that Fellow of the Institution […]
NAA Event Review: “Working with Universities”
Professor Andy Lyons from the University of Liverpool Management School guided participants through an overview of the various approaches to collaboration between universities and industry. These included: student projects; consultancy; research partnerships; funded regional support and finally, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. Successful examples of each of these approaches were also then shared with participants. If you […]
