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NAA Event Review: Leadership – Feedback in a Virtual Environment
Giving and receiving feedback is even more important today – 65% of employees want more feedback than they are currently getting… Feedback is a simple but effective tool for improving performance, but it is crucial that it is delivered appropriately. Our new normal of working remotely, and without the usual face-to-face contact, can make this […]
NAA Event Review: How To Win With LinkedIn
The latest NAA webinar focused on the digital platform, LinkedIn, to give attendees a wealth of information on how to get started and get LinkedIn working for them… Paul Limb, Managing Director of ActionCOACH Bolton, presented the webinar. ActionCOACH has a team of LinkedIn Instruct Instructors, trained by LinkedIn themselves, so this webinar was filled […]
NAA Member News: 3DGBIRE Printing BTCC Car Parts
The 3DGBIRE team paid a visit to Team Dynamics Motorsport and their Raise 3D Pro 2 Plus… Team Dynamics has been printing a number of parts for its Honda Type R BTCC car and has recouped the cost of its printer within the first year of printing. Air intakes, bonnet louvers, break duct blanks, supports, […]
NAA Member News: New Bentley Bentayga
On 30th June Bentley announced details of the new Bentayga – the first car launched under Bentley’s Beyond100 business plan… More than 20,000 Bentaygas have been handcrafted since the car’s launch, which is more than any of its competitors. A new exterior design adopts the Bentley design DNA now prevalent across the entire model range. […]
NAA Member News: YoYo Multidrops enables commercial vehicle loads to be exchanged in under two minutes
After five years of development, YoYo Multidrops is launching a new system for the light commercial vehicle (LCV) sector which will revolutionise logistics for the ‘last mile drop’… YoYo MultiDrops™ transforms a LCV 3.5t/4.25t chassis into a multi-use, multi-role vehicle, capable of being used in mixed fleets with unlimited types of bodies. The unique system […]
NAA Partner News: Make UK’s Q2 Manufacturing Outlook report
Make UK’s Q2 Manufacturing Outlook report has recently been published and the key message is that an immediate stimulus package for manufacturers should lead measures to boost investment and save jobs… Key findings of the report: Output plunges to lowest level in 30 year survey history UK and export orders at lows comparable to financial […]
Industry News: Lancaster University interns can help manufacturers respond to Covid-19 challenge
Lancashire’s manufacturing and engineering businesses can secure a fully-funded intern this summer through Lancaster University to provide new skills, bright ideas and fresh talent to help navigate Covid-19 challenges… As lockdown restrictions slowly lift and the economy begins to open up, some businesses are grappling with how to overcome the serious challenges faced during, and […]
NAA Update: Getting back to work after COVID-19
I hope that you and your families are still safe and well in what remains challenging times and I would like to reiterate that as an automotive cluster organisation we are still here to support you… As a reminder, please see our information regarding COVID-19 business support using this link. Our regular dialogue with government, […]
In the Driving Seat: Mike Brown, Director of Strategic Partnerships, The University of Salford
Mike Brown says he’s still waiting for his best motoring moment, so any NAA members who can help are welcome to do so… NameMike Brown CompanyThe University of Salford PositionDirector of Strategic Partnerships Association with NAA The University of Salford became an official member of the NAA in January 2020. Common interests: working to help […]
NAA Services Case Study: NAA provides bespoke Project Management Mentoring to Oaktec
The NAA has recently provided a specialised set of workshops on Project Management implementation for member company OakTec, who many of you will immediately think of as Paul Andrews and his Pulse-R engine concept… In the last few years however, the OakTec business has grown to 10 employees and currently has lead responsibility on three […]
