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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 […]
NAA News: Annual Dinner – Save the Date!
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing uncertainty, with not only social distancing, but also the hospitality industry getting up and running again, we have taken the decision to postpone the Annual Awards Dinner, normally held in November… The dinner will now take place on Thursday 18th March 2021 at The Mere Golf […]
NAA News: The NAA partners with Make UK, the Manufacturers’ Organisation
The NAA has partnered with Make UK, the Manufacturers’ Organisation… Make UK is the largest force backing UK manufacturing and has been helping the sector to compete, innovate and grow for more than 120 years – click here to find out more. In this unprecedented time Make UK is in regular contact with Government and […]
NAA Event Review: 7 Essential Questions to Answer Before Re-Starting your Business
Paul Limb, Managing Director of ActionCOACH, Bolton, returned to deliver another webinar and this time focussed on the actions that every business owner should take when re-starting their business… The COVID-19 crisis may still be pummelling your business, but there will come a time when the storm starts to ebb. That’s when you have a […]












