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NAA Update: Be part of the NAA stand at the Low Carbon Vehicle event, and you can also book now for our Annual Dinner
I’m writing this article on the day that the government has published proposals for its air quality strategy. Is this relevant to your business? Yes, absolutely. It’s yet another driver for ultra-low emission vehicles, and if your business doesn’t have this on your radar, you may not have a market for your products in a […]
In the Driving Seat: Jonathan Wood, Executive Director – Research and Engineering, Cummins Ltd
To tie in with this month’s NAA Networking visit to Cummins Turbo Technologies, here’s your chance to find out more about Jonathan Wood, Executive Director – Research and Engineering, Cummins Ltd… Name Jonathan Wood Company Cummins Ltd Position Executive Director – Research and Engineering Apart from that Chartered Engineer, MEng, 6Sigma Green Belt certified Association […]
NAA Networking Event Review: Making the Apprenticeship levy work for you – The Automotive Perspective, 5 May 2017, Blackburn
The ‘Making the Apprenticeship levy work for you – The Automotive Perspective’ event started with an introduction from Carol on the results seen in the Lancashire Survey, linked into the critical skills for companies in the next three years. The top skill was Programme Management, followed by Leadership and Advanced Problem Solving.… Paul Duerden of […]
NAA Member News: BAC Set To Recruit As Part Of Expansion
Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) is set to employ a new wave of talented staff as part of its expansion plans, with a number of desirable roles going up for grabs with the manufacturer of the One-of-a-Kind Mono supercar… A true British success story, BAC has achieved worldwide acclaim and success for its driver-focused Mono and […]
NAA Member News: Record Year for Energy Tech Company EA Technology
Energy tech company EA Technology, which is managing the world’s largest electric vehicle trial ‘Electric Nation’, has celebrated record sales for the year end March 2017. Topping £26 million, the Cheshire-based energy technology company saw orders increase by over 50% across nearly all of its global markets… EA Technology is a world leader in consultancy, […]
NAA Member News: Plus Point Technical Services achieves CPD accredited training centre status
Automotive quality control supplier Plus Point has achieved Continuous Professional Development accreditation. The Cheshire-based company was assessed by CPD certification service in March and passed to become a recognised training centre… The certification recognises that Plus Point provides training in line with CPD guidelines and for trainees to earn professional development points. The company will […]
NAA Member News: ULEMCo Eyes Spanish Market post-Brexit
ULEMCo, the company leading the use of ultra-low emission hydrogen-fuelled commercial vehicles in the UK – has announced a collaboration with Spanish company H2B2 to accelerate the commercialisation of hydrogen fuelled vehicles, both in Spain and the UK… The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that sees the firms enter a non-exclusive partnership to […]
Funding for the development of low carbon technologies
Eco-innovation Cheshire and Warrington is an ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) funded project which aims to establish connections between SMEs and universities for the adoption of low carbon technologies. The project is delivering funded support in the form of collaborative R&D interventions, as well as one-to-one business advice. The University of Chester and Lancaster University […]
Northern Automotive Alliance responds to the Government’s Industrial Strategy
The Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA) has led a comprehensive consultation workshop on the Government’s Industrial Strategy Green Paper. Over 30 companies and organisations attended the workshop, including large OEMs, SMEs, suppliers, micro-companies, universities, BEIS and LEPs, to give their input into the Green Paper. The top three priorities that emerged from the consultation are: Skills […]
NAA Update: Make sure you’re aware of our forthcoming events, NAA wins new funding, your chance to provide feedback about the Industrial Strategy, and lots more
Time is running out to exhibit at some key events with the NAA; sign-up for our visit to Cummins Turbo Technologies; new funding for the NAA in Leeds; do you want to help influence future government strategy about the automotive sector?; and what the Apprenticeship Levy can do for you… Where are you exhibiting in […]
