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Briggs focuses on automotive handling solutions

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Date: 15th September 2015

Briggs focuses on automotive handling solutions

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A new event dedicated to promoting and meeting the needs of the thriving automotive industry in the North East of England is to receive support from leading materials handling specialist Briggs Equipment.

The company is exhibiting atthe inaugural North East Automotive Expo, which aims toput the spotlight on future opportunities and challenges for the sector's supply chain.

Around 300 delegates are expected to attend the industry-led event, which takes place at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on September 24 and has been organised by the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA), with sponsorship from Sunderland City Council.

North East Automotive Expois aimed at companies already working in the automotive industry and those looking to diversify into or set up in the sector. Along with test drives, live demonstrations and equipment displays, there will be opportunities tonetwork and engage with major suppliers. Supply chain companies willpromote knowledge sharing and best practice in a series oftechnical workshops.

Key decision makers arealso invited to take part in‘meet the buyer' sessions with some of the region's major automotive companies, includingNissan Motor Manufacturing UK, Jaguar Land Rover, Nifco UK, Faltec Europe and Lear Corporation UK.

Les Knight, Yale sales directorat Briggs Equipment, said: "We have wide experience within the automotive supply chain and exhibiting at the North East Automotive Expo will enable us to showcase our ability to create bespoke materials handling solutions for a variety of automotive companies.

"We look forward to discussing new business opportunities with industry buyers and influencers and to growing our network of contacts."

Briggs Equipment will have a major presence at the show, with a display of Yale forklift trucks. It is the only exhibitor to take space outside, next to the entrance, as well as a large trade stand in the exhibition hall.

TheNorth East Automotive Alliance isa major membership-based cluster group set up to promote and support the sustainable economic growth of the North East region's automotive industry. A not-for-profit organisation, it aims to benchmark, share best practice and tackle common issues; provide access to skills and training; and drive innovation and the adoption of new technologies and processes. The NEAA also provides a single voice and interface with government bodies for key automotive industry stakeholders.

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Editor's Notes

Briggs Equipment is the national distributor of Hyster and Yale Europe Materials Handling equipment. These products provide outstanding quality, productivity and reliability to ensure maximum uptime for your business; from a leading global manufacturer. From outright purchase, lease or short-term hire, Briggs delivers a unique proposition with a range of products and services tailored to your business needs. With expertise across all sectors and fleet sizes, along with 600 engineers for fast service response, Briggs is committed to delivering an unrivalled customer experience with added value through a complete materials handling solution.Follow Briggs Equipment UK on twitter@BriggsUK

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