Net-Defence, provider of IT Support, telephony, and cyber resilience services have forged an alliance with industry-led cluster group the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA).

Net-Defence, provider of IT Support, telephony, and cyber resilience services have forged an alliance with industry-led cluster group the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA).
The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) is delighted to announce its appointment by the Secretary of State for Education as the designated Employer Representative Body (ERB) for the new North East Local Skills Improvement Plan (NELSIP).
Bosses said demand is expected to continue throughout 2025.
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Led by FluoRok, and in partnership with Coventry University, the consortium is set to deliver a UK-based demonstrator facility for the production of Lithium Hexafluorophosphate (LiPF₆), a critical electrolyte salt used in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA), the Port of Tyne, autonomous vehicle technology provider Oxa, and cybersecurity provider ANGOKA are among the organisations to have secured Government funding to help develop and deploy world-leading Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) solutions in the UK.
Across a number of industries – in particular the Electric Vehicle (EV) market – TR Fastenings works closely with its customers to simplify their supply chains. We sat down with John Dick, global procurement director at Trifast Plc, to discuss how, through close cooperation and technical know-how, the company was able to create a new fastener solution for use in an Electrical Vehicle (EV) charging unit, whilst also simplifying the customer’s supply chain.
A firm behind plans to help charge the UK’s energy revolution has secured 125-job factory approval.
Samantha Vassallo, Managing Director of North East-based international B2B marketing company and NEAA member Horizon Works, looks at the impact of the Government’s new industrial strategy for marketing in the automotive sector and its supply chain.
High-quality automotive fasteners are essential to produce a top electric vehicle (EV). Fundamentally automotive fasteners need to ensure all key components of an EV remain connected and secure. However, fastener experts can help EV manufacturers to identify the best fastening solutions to get the most performance out of their vehicles.
Electric vehicle production is currently at an exciting and opportunity-laden crossroads.