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NAA Event Review: Government Industrial Strategy Consultation Workshop
On 23 March the NAA led a comprehensive consultation workshop on the Government’s Industrial Strategy green paper. Over 30 companies and organisations attended the workshop, from large OEMs, SMEs, suppliers and micro companies, to Universities and LEPs, to give their input into the Green Paper… Michael Straughan, Chairman of the NAA, explained how welcome the […]
NAA Event Review: APC Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Programme Briefing and What can the Advanced Propulsion Centre do for you?
The UK is targeting that every new car manufactured will be zero emission from 2040. At the same time, production of internal combustion engines will decline. What is your business doing about this opportunity and threat?… The NAA recently ran an event in conjunction with the APC in Huddersfield to brief supply chain companies about […]
NAA Member News: BAC launches ice driving and Apprenticeship scheme
Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) has hosted its first ever Mono Ice Driving Experience trip by hitting the frozen lakes of Sweden… Armed with three one-of-a-kind Mono supercars, BAC powered and drifted along the Åre ice with specially selected clients and enthusiasts. Despite battling intense cold weather, the three Mono cars performed amazingly well on the […]
Transport feature: Motorways in the NAA region – what is being done to help us travel around more efficiently?
Have you been delayed on motorways due to accidents? Congestion on the strategic road network is estimated to cost the economy £3 billion each year, 25% of which is caused by incidents. Have you ever wondered if anything is being done to address this? NAA newsletter editor Paul Clarke asks Highways England what is being […]
Apprentices could win £250 – just by completing the IAC survey
Are you an apprentice? Do you employ apprentices in your company? For the chance to win a £250 voucher, encourage apprentices across the UK working in all sectors to complete the Industry Apprentice Council (IAC) survey today. It only takes a few minutes and is a great opportunity for apprentices to have their say about […]
Institute of Physics Business Innovation Awards
Gain greater recognition for your company’s achievements through the IOP Business Innovation Awards – now open for entries. These are the only awards in the UK and Ireland recognising companies that have built success on the innovative application of physics. Enter online now. Winning an IOP Business Innovation Award is a mark of recognition that […]
NAA Update: The spotlight is on Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant
As our newsletter is being finalised for publication, it has been confirmed that GM’s Opel/Vauxhall subsidiary and GM Financial’s European operations will join the PSA Group… With the addition of Opel/Vauxhall, which generated revenue of €17.7 billion in 2016, PSA will become the second-largest automotive company in Europe, with a 17% market share. Carlos Tavares, […]
In the Driving Seat: Mike Damms MBE, Member of the Lancashire LEP Board and Chief Executive of East Lancs Chamber of Commerce
Mike Damms gives some secrets away, including his link to Austin Allegros … Name Mike Damms Company East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Position Chief Executive Apart from that: Chair NW Manufacturing Forum, LEP Board Member (Lancashire), MBE for Services to Industry Association with NAA Primarily through the Regional Manufacturing Forum Why did you join the […]
NAA Member News: New Simulator Demonstrates Lean Deployment
Training consultancy KZN Solutions has unveiled its ‘interactive simulation of a Lean logistics and manufacturing facility’ which has been built within the new Northern Logistics Academy (NLA) in Merseyside… It has been developed by the KZN Solutions consultant engineers to accurately provide a scaled down logistics and production facility and picking and packing line. The […]
NAA Member News: Adrian May, Managing Director, Performance Springs, awarded Mentor of the Year 2017
Adrian May, Managing Director of NAA member company, Performance Springs Ltd, has been presented with an award from the Welsh Government’s Business Wales organisation… In a prestigious awards dinner at Cardiff’s City Hall on 26 January, Adrian was awarded Mentor of the Year 2017 – for Mentoring Excellence and Outstanding Contribution to the mentoring service. […]
