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NAA Event: Northern Automotive Alliance Award Winners show that the region has moved up a gear
The winners of the Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA) Awards 2017 show that there is real progress being made in the region’s automotive sector, in areas as diverse as emission control, the manufacture of bespoke supercars, sustainable carbon fibre production and factories harnessing the latest Industry 4.0 technologies… The NAA Awards, which showcase the successes of […]
NAA Member News: BAC Mono on the Isle of Man – video
A video has been produced of the recent BAC Isle of Man Mono Experience … Carfection has put together a truly epic 10-minute film celebrating founder Drew Stearne’s time on the Isle of Man behind the wheel of Briggs Automotive Company’s (BAC) world-famous Mono supercar. You can watch the spectacular footage here: https://youtu.be/5_Cyfget9YQ Stearne was […]
NAA Member News: Adrian Hallmark Appointed Chairman and CEO Of Bentley Motors
Bentley Motors has announced the appointment of Adrian Hallmark as its new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, starting on 1st February 2018… Hallmark’s appointment marks one of four senior leadership changes at Bentley Motors with new Board Members for Engineering; Sales and Marketing; and People, Digitalisation and IT. Hallmark, 55, joins Bentley from Jaguar Land […]
NAA Member News: MES wins facilities contract with Getrag
MES (NW) Limited, a Wigan-based engineering firm, has won a prestigious five-year secured facilities contract with Getrag Ford Transmission GmbH… The contract will be wide-ranging and involve electrical testing, calibration, pest control, medical waste disposal, roof maintenance, external grounds maintenance, road and car park sweeping, drain clearance, cleaning windows and cladding as well as various […]
NAA Member News: TR Fastenings embarks on automotive trade mission to Mexico
TR Fastenings (TR) took part in a British trade mission to Mexico this summer, as part of a group of businesses representing the UK’s automotive industry… The trip, hosted by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and bank Santander, was organised to champion British automotive expertise to Mexican businesses and allow the trade […]
NAA Event Review: NAA visit to Bentley, 24 October 17
One of the unique benefits of NAA membership is the opportunity to take advantage of behind the scenes tours at automotive manufacturing sites, and the NAA’s recent visit to Bentley Motors is an example of such a ‘money can’t buy’ visit… Stephen Davies, Head of Production Planning, gave NAA members a presentation about Bentley, which […]
M-Sport secures the FIA World Rally Championships for Drivers, Co-drivers and Manufacturers as well as the Wales Rally GB win
M-Sport delivered the dream result at the recent Dayinsure Wales Rally GB – securing the FIA World Rally Championships for Drivers, Co-drivers and Manufacturers as well as the rally win. As Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia clinched their fifth FIA World Rally Championship title, Elfyn Evans and Daniel Barritt secured an immensely popular maiden victory […]
Lancaster University student placements
Lancaster University is looking for companies who would be interested in taking a Data Science student placement next summer. The MSc Data Science prepares students for a career in commercial data science Students complete their course with a 12-week placement in an external organisation There is a robust process that has sent 100 students to […]
NAA Update: NAA Annual Awards and Networking Dinner, new NAA Chair
Welcome to the October newsletter; we are in the midst of preparations and Award judging for the NAA Annual Awards and Networking Dinner on 9 November, so if you haven’t purchased your ticket yet then I recommend that you do so as soon as possible before the event is sold out!… Many of you will […]
In the Driving Seat: Sally Hepton, Director of Government Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility, Bentley Motors
Sally Hepton, Director of Government Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility, Bentley Motors has replaced Michael Straughan on the NAA Advisory Board – here’s your chance to find out more about her… Name Sally Hepton Company Bentley Motors Position Director of Government Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility Apart from that North West Regional Council member for […]
