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NAA Member News: AMRC – Exploring accessible and affordable 5G Open RAN options for manufacturing
A new £4.7 million project developing ways to make 5G Open RAN more accessible and fit-for-purpose for the manufacturing sector has been launched by an industrial consortium of expert partners. The Factory of the Future Open RAN (FoFoRAN) project aims to explore ways manufacturers of all sizes could benefit from open radio access networks (Open […]
NAA Member News: B&FC – An Introduction to Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology
Do you have a skills gap in your business? Struggling to recruit the next generation of talent? Looking for an academic partner that understands the nuances of your business? That’s where Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology comes in. Institutes of Technology (IoTs) are a relatively new term. They were established by the Department for […]
NAA Member News: BAC introduces Mono Cup – a new chapter in high-performance racing with the world’s fastest one-make championship
BAC has opened a brand-new chapter in the world of motorsport, having unveiled today the Mono Cup, a revolutionary series that will become the world’s fastest one-make championship when racing commences later this year. The announcement – made at the SEVEN Concours event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, just days before the country’s thrilling F1 race […]
NAA Member News: Highest Levels of Personalisation Drive Second Best Financial Performance on Record for Bentley Motors
Last month, Bentley Motors revealed financial performance for 2023 that was heavily influenced by record levels of interest in luxury personalisation. Operating profits reached €589 million as three-quarters of customers explored the 46 billion different configurations available from the options range to add bespoke content from Bentley’s Mulliner division, representing a 43 per cent rise […]
NAA Member News: DHL – Taking Leadership in the Electrification of Ground Transport
As the world leader in contract logistics, DHL Supply Chain is clear on the effects that our operations can have on the environment. But in a world where e-commerce increasingly drives the need for goods to be transported by road – especially in the final mile – it’s our leadership position in the electrification of […]
NAA Member News: Omron – Revolutionise Automotive Manufacturing: Navigating the Traceability Frontier
The automotive industry is undergoing transformative shifts, marked by a transition to globalised platforms and standardised vehicle architectures. While this evolution enhances production efficiency, it simultaneously amplifies the impact of a single flawed part, raising the stakes for manufacturers. With the soaring costs of recalls and the intricacies of an ever-changing regulatory landscape, automotive production […]
Industry Event: The University of Liverpool Management School Help to Grow: Management course
The University of Liverpool Management School has thirty places available for a FREE 90-minute online Innovation Workshop, where SME leaders will explore the three key pillars required of effective innovation – People, Culture and Processes – and its transformative growth potential. Event Details Date: Thursday 18th April Time: 09:30 – 11:00 Location: Microsoft Teams – LINK WILL BE SENT OUT 24 HOURS […]
NAA Update: Forthcoming industry events for your diary
A number of industry events are coming up in 2024, ranging from the SMMT Regional Forum North West and the Cenex Expo to the NAA Annual Awards & Networking Dinner. Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well. I want to begin this month’s newsletter by talking about last week’s […]
In the Driving Seat: Mark Greenhalgh, East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
“Eat the frog for Breakfast”. Find out more about Mark Greenhalgh, East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce. Name Mark Greenhalgh Company East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Position Training Business Development Manager Apart from that ECB Cricket Coach, however age, bad back, bad knees eventually put a stop to that. Association with NAA The Chamber has only […]
NAA Event Review: Stellantis Ellesmere Port manufacturing facility
Last month saw our latest member networking event take place at the Stellantis, Ellesmere Port manufacturing facility – better known as Vauxhall Motors, where we were welcomed by Plant Director, Diane Miller and Industrial Master Planning Manager and NAA Advisory Board Member, Dave Brewster. Dave gave a presentation covering the site’s history and transformation into […]
