Automotive Supply Chain
The NEAA estimates 240 automotive companies reside in the North East of England
- Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK
- 8m cars since the launch in 1986
- Invested £3.5bn
- Accounts for 1/3rd of all UK car production
- Exports to more than 130 markets
- Renault Nissan Alliance makes 2.6 million vehicles
- Other OEMs – Komatsu, Caterpillar, Smith Electric Vehicle & Explorer
- More than 28 Tier 1 Suppliers
- A wealth of specialist SMEs
- Accounts for 20% of all Electric Vehicle production across Europe
- Numerous R&D centres
