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NAA Training: Free Brexit Workshops
Be Brexit-ready with these government-sponsored workshops, delivered by the NAA in partnership with the SMMT and a selection of expert consultants. Please see below a full list of events, all of which are free to attend. Supply Chain Risk Management Wednesday 16th October 2019, 10.00 – 16:00, Liverpool This one-day session is a chance to find out […]
NAA Member News: Base Power Plastic Omnium Energy Centre
Engineering, Physics and Business students from universities in the UK and France recently spent the day at Plastic Omnium Automotive, Measham, learning about the opportunities for energy efficiency and carbon savings in the automotive industry. The Plastic Omnium Energy Centre, built and operated by BasePower, is a 2MW Combined Heat and Power scheme which supplies […]
NAA Member News: Bentley Bentayga Hybrid, Inspiring Women in Automotive Awards, Carbon Neutral Certification
In a round-up of three Bentley news items, Bentley has confirmed that first deliveries of the Bentayga Hybrid SUV have now taken place, the company has been recognised at the first “Inspiring Women in Automotive” awards, and Bentley has achieved carbon neutral certification for its factory headquarters in Crewe. Bentley Bentayga Hybrid SUV Bentley has […]
Member News: VEC to Partner in Phase 2 of UK Nuclear Research Programme
The University of Liverpool and the Virtual Engineering Centre (VEC) have been awarded a contract to support a key UK government nuclear research programme led by Wood, the global project, engineering and technical services company. The £3.6 million project, funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), will bring together experts from industry and […]
Member News: What does Digital Transformation (Industry 4.0) actually look like for a manufacturing SME? – Follow a live journey over the next 4 months
Much has been written about the benefits of digital transformation and Industry 4.0 for manufacturing SME’s but what does it mean in practice? Four weeks ago, VisualPM began a digital transformation journey with one of Greater Manchester’s Top 100 manufacturing SMEs supported by part funding from the Made Smarter NW Pilot scheme. Over the next […]
NAA Event Review: ‘Balls to That’ – Tackling Mental Health, Morson International, Thursday 12 September 2019
In September we joined Forces with Morson International and Sale Sharks to focus on Mental Health in the workplace. The event held at Morson’s Manchester office was a great success with positive feedback from all who attended. Craig Monaghan, veteran and now team member of Sale Sharks, delivered his powerful ‘Balls to That’ mental health […]
NAA Event Review: Driving Behaviour – a twist and turns safety journey
As the NSG Group held its Annual Safety Day, NGF, a subsidiary of the Group, opened its doors to allow NAA members and visitors to hear about its Health & Safety Journey at its site in St Helens. The NSG Group’s Annual Safety Day is a worldwide event in which every company within the Group […]
Fully Charged North West Christmas Event, Monday 16 December 2019, MOSI, Manchester
As covered elsewhere in this newsletter, Robert Llewellyn has had date changes for the filming of the latest series of Red Dwarf, which now clashes with the NAA Awards Dinner, so Robert can no longer join us this year, however you can still see Robert in Manchester on Monday 16 December 2019. The NAA is […]
The Manufacturing Growth Fund solving problems for North West manufacturing firms
North West small-and-medium manufacturing firms have the opportunity to drive growth in their business says Anne Campion, Manufacturing Lead at the Manufacturing Growth Fund – a specialist grant-backed scheme to help deliver projects which will boost productivity in the region. The North West has a proud and rich history of manufacturing and remains a vital […]
EU Automotive Leaders Unite To Say “No” To ‘No Deal’ Brexit
• Europe’s leading automotive representatives warn of catastrophic consequences of a ‘no deal’ Brexit. • Barrier-free trade crucial for continued success of the deeply integrated pan-European auto sector. • Application of WTO tariffs on cars and vans could mean €5.7bn bill for EU/UK industry and consumers. • Sector calls for no-deal to be ruled out […]
