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NAA Member News: Powering the Automotive Industry with Solar PV
As the automotive sector evolves, energy efficiency and sustainability are now central to long-term success. From manufacturers and dealerships to supply chain partners, solar PV offers a practical, scalable way to cut costs, strengthen resilience, and meet rising sustainability expectations. For high-consumption sites such as dealerships, service centres, and production facilities, large roof areas and […]
NAA Member News: PSL Print Management Ltd Wins North East AM100 Group Tender
PSL Print Management delivers fully outsourced print management and workwear solutions to the automotive sector. With over 38 years of experience, a well-established supplier network and a dedicated automotive division we act as a seamless extension to any business. Vertu Motors Plc is the fourth largest motor dealer group in the UK with a turnover […]
NAA Member News: RDA – How do you turn years of technical development into tangible business value?
Discover how RDA helped BAC strengthen its approach to R&D tax relief, IP protection, and long-term growth strategy. This case study reveals how the creators of the BAC Mono unlocked the hidden value of 15 years of innovation to support future growth and investment. View the RDA-BAC case study
NAA Member News: ULEMCo and Exogen Collaborate to Accelerate Global Hydrogen Transport Deployment
Leading hydrogen technology company ULEMCo, the pioneer in hydrogen transport solutions for heavy duty applications such as HGV and off-road equipment, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Exogen Hydrogen Solutions to collaborate on delivering practical, scalable hydrogen innovations to international markets. The agreement marks a strategic step in expanding beyond the UK, combining ULEMCo’s […]
In the Driving Seat: Keith Sims, The Electric Van Company Ltd
As well as being an NAA member, Keith Sims, Managing Director of The Electric Van Company Ltd, is also a member of The Guild of Carmen – if you need a quick reminder about what this is, it’s an ancient craft guild and City of London Livery Company representing the transport, logistics and supply chain […]
NAA Event Review: An Automotive Sector Overview
The topic in focus for our latest webinar last month was “An Automotive Sector Overview”, delivered in conjunction with global, multi-award winning financial advisory firm, Interpath. Lee Swinerd – Director, Co-Lead Automotive Sector and Laura Slater – Associate Director, from Interpath were our guest presenters for the event. The event commenced with delegates being given […]
NAA Event Review: NAA Members’ Forum, AMRC North West
Our most recent networking event, held last month, was our inaugural NAA Members’ Forum, held at NAA member AMRC North West’s state-of-the-art facility in Samlesbury, Blackburn. Following extensive member feedback, the event was designed to help members connect with and develop potential new business relationships. It included the opportunity for all of the 40 attending […]
NAA Events Jun – Sep 2026
NAA Networking Event (fully booked – contact Zoe for reserve list) Hosted by Pirelli Tyres, Carlisle 18 June / 12:00 – 16:00 Includes facility tour. NAA Networking Event Hosted by EMR Group, Liverpool 16 July / 09:30 – 12:30 or 13:00 – 16:00 (choose the session that suits you) Includes facility tour. NAA Annual Networking […]
Other Events Jun 2026 – Sep 2027
LIFT 26 Lancashire’s Innovation Funding & Tech Festival Turf Moor, Burnley Football Club 11 June / 10:00 – 16:30 followed by Drinks Reception 16:30 – 18:30 LIFT is Lancashire’s annual innovation, tech and early-stage finance event. It offers ambitious founders, and progressive industry leaders, practical advice and actionable insights to help them drive their companies […]
NAA Training Courses June 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.
