NEAA
The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) is an industry-led automotive cluster, established to support the economic sustainable growth and competitiveness of the automotive sector in the North East of England.
Supporting the North East Automotive Supply Chain
Launched in March 2015, the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) has surged to become the largest automotive cluster in the UK, with over 300 cluster participants. It stands as one of the fastest-growing clusters across Europe.
NEAA’s aim is simple: to catapult the region’s significant automotive capability and firmly establish the North East as a true global automotive and electrification powerhouse. We are committed to ensuring the North East is at the forefront of the Government’s strategy to ensure the technologies of tomorrow are designed, developed, and manufactured in the UK.
At the forefront of the North East automotive sector, the NEAA is a proactive, industry-led cluster group representing and working on behalf of the entire industry. Whether a company is manufacturing cars or components, providing services, or pioneering technologies for electrification, we are here to champion your cause. Through the cluster, companies take a collaborative approach, igniting the region’s global competitiveness to unprecedented levels.
The NEAA focuses on:
- Networking & Connectivity
- Business Resilience
- Skills
- Innovation & Technology
- Trade & Investment
VISION
The North East Automotive Alliance will be the catalyst through which the North East becomes the location of choice for automotive investment in Europe. The region will be recognised as a true automotive powerhouse which encompasses a very dynamic, forward looking, and competitive supply chain that incorporates strengths in research, development and innovation in new automotive technologies and manufacturing processes.
MISSION
- The NEAA will be recognised as a leading cluster in Europe
- We will build a cohesive and dynamic network which maximises synergies across the region
- We will increase the region’s automotive capability
- We will support the sustainable economic growth and competitiveness of the sector in the region
- We will represent and promote the North East automotive sector and maximise external support
- The NEAA will be recognised by its members, partners and stakeholders as the essential cluster organisation for the North East region
- We will provide essential cluster services to our members and be recognised as a value add to member companies
NEAA TEAM
As a collective, the NEAA team offer a comprehensive blend of skills and experience to support member needs.
NORTH EAST ENGLAND
North East England’s burgeoning credentials make it one of the most desirable regions to live and work in.
As one of the UK’s fastest-growing economies with a highly skilled workforce, superb access to UK and overseas markets, and a low-cost base, it’s no surprise that over 67,000 businesses call North East England home. The region has attracted a wealth of companies from across the globe, along with talented professionals, who have put down strong roots in the North East due to its perfect blend of opportunity and quality of life.
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
The region produces 30% of all UK passenger vehicles
20% of all electric vehicles across Europe
10% of all UK non-highway vehicles
NISSAN
The region is home to the largest and most successful passenger vehicle plant in the UK, Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK, Sunderland.
Over 10m cars since the launch in 1986.
More than £6bn invested by Nissan into the Sunderland Plant.
More than £2bn contributed by Nissan to the UK economy annually since 2006.
30% of all UK manufactured cars are built in Sunderland.
80% of vehicles are exported.
Export to 100+ markets globally.
6,000 jobs at the Sunderland Plant.
