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NAA Partner News: Are You an Internationally Owned Company in Lancashire?
In Lancashire we have approximately 150 internationally owned companies who have been identified as having potential growth prospects and investment opportunities over the next few years, maybe you are one of these, or could be part of their supply chain?… I would like to introduce myself as Angela Kershaw, the Key Account Manager (KAM) for […]
NAA Partner News: Coronavirus – Planning for the Unexpected
The NAA’s IT Partner, Network ROI, offers some timely guidelines on how to prepare for and minimise the impact of the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) through remote working… This subject will also be discussed at our Cyber Security workshop on 24 March 2020, where you can register using the link below: www.northernautoalliance.com/event/naa-networking-event-discovering-cyber-security-solutions/ Business continuity […]
NAA Member News: BAC Launches Turbocharged New-Generation Mono: More Power, Tech, Lighter Weight and Road-Legal Across Europe
Sporting the new generation of Mono design DNA first seen on the BAC Mono R, the newcomer epitomises how form enhances function with reductions in visual mass across the body, less frontal area and a lower height creating a sleeker, more organic overall appearance. For the first time, Mono meets the latest stringent EU6D emissions […]
NAA Member News: Bentley Motors Named Top Employer as it Continues to Nurture Future Talent
As the company begins its second century, and the start of the next extraordinary journey, Bentley Motors has once again maintained its position as a Top Employer… Awarded by the internationally recognised Top Employers Institute, this year marks the ninth consecutive year Bentley has achieved this admired status. Following a comprehensive review of the business, […]
NAA Member News: McLaren looking to double its composites centre workforce
The British luxury supercar maker is looking to increase staff at its new £50m innovation and manufacturing facility in Yorkshire in the North of England… McLaren is looking for applicants with experience in a wide variety of sectors from boat-building to the textiles trade and sporting goods industries to apply for the next wave of […]
Industry News: Greater Manchester company develops the UK’s most affordable electric vehicle
MeV, a Greater Manchester company, has spent the past two years designing and developing a low cost electric vehicle that can retail at the same price as an average car, for example an eight year old hatchback, rather than competing on price with new vehicle… The MeV BeeAnywhere is claimed to be the UK’s most […]
NAA Update: A transitional period for both UK automotive and the NAA
Rowan shares some news about the NAA, forthcoming events, and of course Brexit… As the UK’s exit from the EU came and went last week, and the transition period set out in the Withdrawal Agreement commenced, little changed for UK businesses as yet another Brexit deadline passed. The focus now shifts to the end of […]
In the Driving Seat: Michael Doyle, Managing Principal, Polaris True North Consultancy Ltd.
Michael Doyle, Managing Principal, Polaris True North Consultancy Ltd, appears to be able to find time to compete in Ironman events despite having four daughters!… NameMichael Doyle CompanyPolaris True North Consultancy Ltd. PositionManaging Principal Apart from thatMember of the NEAA, British Triathlon and British Cycling. Association with NAAI first engaged with the NAA whilst working […]
NAA Member Profile: Ribble Technology (Preston) Ltd
Ribble Technology (Preston) Ltd specialises in paint stripping and metal surface treatments… Company NameRibble Technology (Preston) Ltd Where are you based?Preston What do you do?Paint stripping and metal surface treatments What markets are you in?Industrial, Automotive, Aerospace What can you offer to NAA members?A unique blast free paint and coating removal service which does not […]
NAA Event Review: AUTO 4.0, The Hartree Centre STFC Laboratory
It was a full house for the joint networking event and A.U.T.O. 4.0 Project multiplier event… Over the last couple of years, the NAA has been working with partners from Germany, Italy and Spain on the AUTO 4.0 project. The aim of the project was to identify the key skills competencies that will be needed […]












