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NAA Networking Event: STFC Hartree, Daresbury, 7 December 2023, 12:00 – 15:15
For our final networking event of the year, we will visit STFC Hartree Centre, Daresbury on 7 December. Agenda 12.00 – Arrival and Networking Lunch 13:00 – Welcome & Introductions 13.05 – STFC Hartree Centre Presentation 13.30 – Facility Tour 14:30 – Q&A 14.45 – Networking and Refreshments 15:15 – Final Wrap-up 15.30 – Departure […]
NAA Member News: Bentley Announces Two New Environmental Foundation Partners
The Bentley Environmental Foundation, a £3 million drive to find next-generation solutions to environmental challenges, has announced two new partners. The Climate Group and The Rivers Trust join the three founding partners to support Bentley’s long-term commitment to strengthen global sustainability initiatives. The Foundation is an innovative approach to modern grant-making in the environmental space, […]
NAA Member News: HRH The Princess Royal visits JLR’s Halewood facility to mark 60th anniversary of vehicle manufacturing at the site
HRH The Princess Royal visited JLR Halewood in September for a special diamond anniversary tour to mark 60 years of manufacturing since the first vehicle was produced at the Merseyside facility, in 1963. Her Royal Highness was given exclusive insight into electrification plans and works underway at the facility as it is reimagined as an […]
NAA Member News: Leyland Trucks benefits from Degree Apprenticeships
Leyland Trucks Training Manager, Maria Rogers talks about the benefits that Degree Apprenticeships can bring to a business. Leyland Trucks values staff development and offers opportunities for training and educational development to all their staff through different schemes. Degree Apprenticeships are seen as part of a wider training offer within the business. Find out more here
Industry Event: Powertrain Systems for a Sustainable Future Conference 2023, 29-30 November, London
The IMechE warmly welcomes Northern Automotive Alliance members and their colleagues to this upcoming technical event. Following the successes in 2021, the conference will provide a key forum for all vehicle, engine and powertrain development engineers and researchers to share their work and learn about the latest development and technological trends taking place. Join us […]
NAA Update: Electric vehicle production starts at Stellantis’ Ellesmere Port plant
Ellesmere Port has become the UK’s first manufacturing plant dedicated solely to electric vehicles, as production of Stellantis’ all-electric small van gets underway. Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well. In significant news for our region, Stellantis has started electric vehicle production at its Ellesmere Port manufacturing facility, […]
In the Driving Seat: Shaun Cross, OMRON Electronics Ltd
It sounds like Shaun Cross, UK Sales Manager, OMRON Electronics Ltd, has a dilemma about whether to go for a cycle ride or go for a drive in his BMW 330e. Name Shaun Cross Company OMRON Electronics Ltd Position UK Sales Manager Apart from that • Vice Chair of UK Logistics Forum (Society of Motor […]
NAA Member News: Eaves Associates – Lithium-ion extinguishing technology
One of Eaves Associates’ clients has now put into production a desperately needed solution!! Venari Group, AVD and Rotec Engineering have proudly announced their official alliance and will unveil their new co-branded lithium-ion extinguishing technology – the Vanquish. With a rapid increase in electric scooters, bikes and vehicles (EVs), fire and rescue services globally have […]
NAA Member News: Stellantis announces start of electric vehicle production at Ellesmere Port
Stellantis has marked the start of electric vehicle production at its Ellesmere Port manufacturing facility, as the first all-electric vans roll off the production line. Ellesmere Port is the UK’s first EV-only manufacturing plant and the first Stellantis plant globally dedicated to electric vehicles, following a £100 million investment to transform the plant for EV […]
NAA Member News: The University of Salford Help to Grow: Management Course
The University of Salford would like to personally invite you to join our upcoming cohort of the 90% government-funded Help to Grow Management Course. Aimed at managers and directors of SMEs, the government-backed programme equips senior business leaders with the skills to help you grow your business, expand your client base, improve your bottom line […]
