Motor firms gear up for virtual business boost
Motor firms in the North East are gearing up for its first Automotive Export Week to take place virtually.
The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) event will take place between September 14 and 18
The NEAA is collaborating with Supply Chain North East and the Department for International Trade to ensure the event gives businesses at every stage of the process advice on key markets, export, support from market specialists and the chance to build contacts and meet potential customers.
There will be more than 40 events including country briefings, interactive panel discussions and workshops and the week will provide a platform for delegates to market their products and services to enable business matchmaking, collaboration and one-to-one networking.
Paul Butler, CEO, North East Automotive Alliance, said: “We are delighted to to demonstrate that the North East continues to be a key player in the global automotive sector.
“Over the past 30 years the region has established itself as a centre of excellence for automotive manufacturing, second largest automotive region in the UK and accounting for 30% of UK passenger vehicles, 20% of Europe’s electric passenger vehicles, 10% of all UK non-highway vehicles and producing 350,000 engines a year.
"More recently, it has established itself as a leading location for electrification with strengths in battery manufacturing, power electronics, motors and drives.”
“Automotive Export Week will feature briefings from across the globe and creates the ideal opportunity for businesses to expand their sector knowledge and raise their company profile, boost overseas sales and speak directly to specialist trade advisors.”
Lawrence Davies, automotive sector team, Department for International Trade, said: “I am delighted to be supporting Automotive Export Week. This is an example of the NEAA's proactive support for its members and willingness to collaborate with the wider UK sector.”
Sign up for the Virtual Automotive Week, at https:// automotive-export-week2020.b2match.io