The Annual Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA) Awards & Networking Dinner took place on Thursday 19 September at Crewe Hall, Cheshire and what a winning night it was for Liverpool City Region companies.
Briggs Automotive Company, Liverpool
Apprentice / Trainee of the Year Award – Winner
Dylan Jones, Bodywork Technician Apprentice
Manufacturing Excellence Award – Highly Commended
Briggs Automotive Company is the British manufacturer behind the world’s only road-legal, single-seater supercars – the BAC Mono and limited production BAC Mono R. The Liverpool-based business was founded in 2009 by brothers Neill and Ian Briggs, who set about delivering a pinnacle road vehicle that offers the most authentic and purest driving experience possible. Mono and Mono R implement the very latest racing technology and are highly regarded by customers and critics alike as the ultimate pieces of sporting equipment for the art of driving. BAC exports to 47 territories globally, with an export ratio of 90%.
The Abbey Group, Knowsley
International Trade Award – Highly Commended
Abbey Group is a group of three companies that all have their own specialties: engineering and manufacturing, procurement and site services, and textile manufacturing. From planning, development, prototyping, manufacturing, and testing, Abbey Group leverages teams of skilled engineers and cutting-edge technology to consistently deliver tailored solutions for its clients. Renowned for its quality services, material handling and as a finished product specialist, Abbey operates across diverse industries globally, including the automotive, nuclear, rail, security, warehousing, energy, and structural steel sectors. Central to Abbey’s success has been its flexibility in meeting clients’ needs and its dedication to the science of engineering. The company prides itself on its versatility, boasting capabilities ranging from traditional metal fabrication to precision engineering. Whether serving large multi-national companies or small UK-based businesses Abbey’s precision-driven ethos enables it to scope, plan and execute projects swiftly and accurately, regardless of scale or budget.
Sigmatex
Manufacturing Excellence Award – Winner
For well over 30 years, Sigmatex has been a pioneer in the design, development and manufacture of carbon fibre textiles to the composites industry. By achieving excellence in innovation, service level, quality and trust, we are driven to be the first-choice partner in high performance carbon fibre textiles. With the widest array of conversion technologies available, coupled with an unrivalled range of carbon fibre grades, including recycled materials, our innovative, customised carbon textile solutions are truly designed for performance.
Congratulations to all the companies!