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NAA Member News: Brabners – Spray booth inspections: What automotive businesses need to know
Claire Burrows, Partner at Brabners, discusses why MVR businesses should respond to new spray booth regulations now to avoid costly consequences. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a new campaign of 1,000 targeted inspections across the motor vehicle repair (MVR) sector, focused on one of the industry’s most persistent and preventable risks: exposure […]
NAA Member News: ULEMCo Receives First Order for HyTANKa
Leading hydrogen technology company ULEMCo has reached a significant milestone with the first commercial sale of its HyTANKa® mobile hydrogen refueller to T&M Bowser Solutions. The HyTANKa was launched only in June, as a unique autonomous mobile hydrogen refuelling bowser solution, capable of directly refuelling hydrogen-powered construction machinery on-site at up to 350bar. HyTANKa represents […]
NAA Member News: Mercury Hampton – Choosing the Right Salesperson for Your Business: What Behavioural Profiles Tell Us
If you’re involved in building or managing sales teams, you’ll know it’s not as simple as finding the loudest or most confident person. Sales roles across the automotive industry can vary and require quite specific strengths, depending on whether the job involves technical products, long sales cycles or close collaboration with engineering teams. Understanding the […]
NAA Member News: University of Greater Manchester – Accelerate Innovation with Additive Manufacturing CPD Programmes
The Centre for Advanced Manufacturing (CfAM) at the University of Greater Manchester is offering a suite of IOM3-approved CPD programmes designed to help businesses across the North West leverage additive manufacturing (AM) to boost innovation, capability, and competitiveness. These one-day, in-person courses provide practical, industry-focused training covering the full AM workflow. From design strategies and […]
Other News: How Ready is your Organisation for AI? Lancashire Businesses: Participate in Regional AI Research
Lancashire County Council and Code Institute are conducting research to understand where Lancashire businesses stand with AI and we’d like your participation. Complete a FREE AI Readiness Check and get a personalised report showing where your business stands and what to do next. • Understand your current AI maturity • Identify capability gaps • Get […]
Other News: How to increase cyber resilience in your business and wider supply chain
Recent high profile cyber attacks within the automotive industry are very much a wake up call for the whole automotive industry and its wider supply chain. Every part in the supply chain is a potential vulnerability, from manufacturing lines, third-party logistics and retail websites and locations. A cyber attack, such as a malware or ransomware […]
In the Driving Seat: Robert Murphy, K & M Precision Engineering
You may notice a certain motorbike racing theme in this month’s In the Driving Seat feature about Robert Murphy, Director of K & M Precision Engineering. Name Robert Murphy Company K & M Precision Engineering Position Director Why did you join the NAA? We hope it will be a great way to network with like-minded […]
NAA Event Review: Event Review – O&H Vehicle Conversions
Our latest networking event last month saw us visit Goole-based NAA member O&H Vehicle Conversions, where we were hosted by Managing Director Mark Brickhill and his team. O&H’s 64,000 sq. ft. site is home to the UK’s most experienced team of ambulance builders with flexible production lines, QC inspection areas, and unrivalled servicing. They also […]
NAA Events Nov & Dec 2025
Networking Event Hosted by Burnley College 13 November / 12:00 – 15:30 – LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!! Future Skills for Advanced Manufacturing On Thursday 13 November, Burnley College is hosting a joint networking event in partnership with ourselves (NAA) and the North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA). The event, titled “Future Skills for Advanced Manufacturing”, will […]
Other Events January 2026
Engineering Careers Fair University of Greater Manchester 27 January 2026 / 11:00 – 14:00 The University of Greater Manchester is hosting an Engineering Careers Fair, connecting employers with talented engineering students and graduates ready to launch their careers. The fair provides a focused opportunity to engage directly with emerging engineering talent, with lunch provided for […]
