Shared services

Posted by: Lorna Waterworth Category: NWAA news Date: Thursday, November 18, 2010

The NWAA has announced a major new shared services contract with logistics giant Unipart

The £1.3 million contract, over two years, is believed to be an aerospace sector first. It will see NWAA members working together to improve their purchasing power and secure better deals on everything from utility services and stationery to specialist advice services such as legal and HR.

It will officially begin early next year, and will initially be piloted with 45 North West based aerospace companies, with the aim of rolling out to cover all NWAA membership and beyond in the future.

The project will be supported by a bespoke, ‘one-stop shop’ website which will enable companies to order goods online from a number of suppliers, increasing purchasing efficiency.

The contract forms part of the work of the Aerospace Supply Chain Excellence Programme 2 (ASCE 2), launched last year by the NWAA with £6.5 million funding from the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

The announcement has been featured on a number of news websites: Logistics Manager, The Manufacturer, The Engineer, Insider, Supply Chain Standard, and the Manchester Evening News.

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A big thankyou…

Posted by: Lorna Waterworth Category: NWAA news Date: Monday, November 15, 2010

The NWAA’s annual charity ball was held on Saturday night and we’d like to thank all those who took part.

A good time was had by everyone who attended the event at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester, raising money for our chosen charity, Sue Ryder Care.

We couldn’t have done it without you.

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Aerospace tonic for Sue Ryder Care

Posted by: Lorna Waterworth Category: NWAA news Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2010

The North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA) has handed over £1,500 to its chosen charity, Sue Ryder Care.

The NWAA is supporting the Bamber Bridge charity for two years, and has so far raised more than £4,000 through a series of charity events such as its annual charity ball.

The £1,500 cheque is the second the NWAA has handed over this year, after donating £2,500 to the charity in the spring.

All the money donated will go towards supporting Sue Ryder Care in the North West which provides care to people living with conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington’s Disease, stroke-related illness and cancer in the region.

Pictured above are (l-r) Lorna Waterworth (NWAA), Martin Wright (NWAA), Clare Richards (Sue Ryder Care), Louise Barrett (Sue Ryder Care), Lisa Hodgson (NWAA).

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Charity ball

Posted by: Lorna Waterworth Category: NWAA news Date: Thursday, November 4, 2010

The NWAA’s annual charity ball takes place this month at the Lowry Hotel, Manchester.

The event, which has been running for more than 10 years, will be held on Saturday, November 13. It will raise funds for the NWAA’s chosen charity, Sue Ryder Care, through entertainment including comedy, a raffle and silent auction.

Sue Ryder Care in the North West provides care to people living with conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington’s Disease, stroke-related illness and cancer in the region.

For more information or to book tickets, contact the NWAA on 01282 604444.

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National attention

Posted by: Neil McKay Category: NWAA news Date: Thursday, November 4, 2010

NWAA chief executive, Martin Wright, has been featured in a comprehensive article by the Daily Telegraph.

The feature takes a look at the aerospace sector in the North of England and how it has survived the recession.

Take a look at the article here.

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