#SMMTSummit addresses some of the key issues for automotive; the industry roadmap for the net zero transition; how to improve the UK’s competitiveness and compete against fierce global competition; and the opportunities that will arise for businesses that seize the moment and innovate now for the future
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
SMMT is the voice of the UK motor industry, supporting and promoting its members’ interests, at home and abroad
About us
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is one of the largest and most influential trade associations in the UK. Its resources, reputation and unrivalled automotive data place it at the heart of the UK automotive industry. It undertakes a variety of activities to support and represent the interests of the industry and has a long history of achievement. Working closely with member companies, SMMT acts as the voice of the UK motor industry, supporting and promoting its interests, at home and abroad, to government, stakeholders and the media. SMMT represents more than 700 automotive companies in the UK, ranging from OEMs to SMEs, providing them with a forum to voice their views on issues affecting the automotive sector, helping to guide strategies and build positive relationships with government and regulatory authorities. Whether the industry is your business or it impacts on your organisation in any way, SMMT can deliver real business benefits to help your company meet the challenges of the future. Take a look at our showcase pages for more information about the services SMMT provides to its members. ______________________________________________________________________ The automotive industry is a vital part of the UK economy accounting for more than £71.6 billion turnover and £18.9 billion value added. With some 169,000 people employed directly in manufacturing and 814,000 across the wider automotive industry, it accounts for 12.0% of total UK export of goods and invests £2.5 billion each year in automotive R&D. More than 30 manufacturers build in excess of 70 models of vehicle in the UK supported by more than 2,000 component providers and some of the world's most skilled engineers.
- Website
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http://www.smmt.co.uk
External link for Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
- Industry
- Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1902
- Specialties
- Market Intelligence, Policy and legislation, Innovation and technology, International services, Business development opportunities, Business support, Technical advice, and Vehicle data
Locations
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Primary
71 Great Peter Street
London, SW1P 2BN, GB
Employees at Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
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#Automatedvehicles will revolutionise the way we move people and goods and transform industrial operations, contributing up to £66 billion per annum to the UK economy by 2040 and an estimated 342,000 additional jobs, 12,250 of which could be in automotive manufacturing. The technology could also save 3,900 lives and avert 60,000 serious accidents on our roads between now and 2040. In collaboration with techUK, we have set out four key policy measures to make the UK a global leader in the safe and responsible deployment of #selfdriving technology. Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEz28UgQ
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SMMT and Epicor are hosting a webinar on the Progressive Technology’s Digital Transformation Journey. This webinar offers a unique opportunity to gain real-time insights into what it means to tackle digital transformation. Witness how Progressive Technology Group’s determination and mindset have led to tangible benefits and successes. Hear directly from Steve Shadwell, Operations Director, and Alex Ridge, ERP Developer and Data Analyst of Progressive Technology Group, as they share their transformative journey. They will be joined by your host, Nick Peters, Editorial Director of ManufacturingTV. To register for the webinar visit - https://lnkd.in/exnRjKWZ
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Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reposted this
Given the importance of exports to UK car production, the role of free & fair global trade cannot be overstated 🇪🇺 especially with the EU, by far the most important market for UK car makers (55.4% of exports) equivalent to 171,745 units 🇺🇸 🇨🇳 🇹🇷 🇦🇺 The US, China, Turkey & Australia made up the rest of the top 5 smmt.co.uk/2024/07/car-pr…
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Welcome to our new members in July Today, businesses need to be better informed, increasingly efficient and more competitive. On your own, this can be a tough call, but as a member of SMMT you have a resource to help you realise your full potential https://lnkd.in/eZpczk9D Agratas Craemer UK Ltd Designability GoMetro GowringsVersa Mobility IMCD Group Maverick Diagnostics MUON TECH LTD ORGATEX GmbH RÖHM Secure Elements Semtronics Limited Vishay MCB Industrie
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This week's Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Transport News Brief features: Latest UK CV production stats, electric vehicle training for technicians, operators tests EV Truck, large bus order and new truck order CV Production: CV production still strong despite supply chain-constrained first half year fall https://lnkd.in/e-eugGUw Main feature: Knowledge is power: Electric vehicle training courses for technicians from The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), Dennis Eagle UK, Intercounty Truck & Van Ltd, DAF Trucks UK and Logistics UK https://lnkd.in/evM6qDz4 Electric Truck feature: FedEx Tests Daimler Truck UK eActros 300 electric tractor unit in UK https://lnkd.in/ez2rvhAq Bus feature: Alexander Dennis Enviro400 for Folkestone summer service https://lnkd.in/eCWxeKK6 Truck feature: R J & I Monkhouse adds Renault Trucks UK T520 to fleet https://lnkd.in/ewzKVJSQ Five minutes with…Ian Foley, CEO, Equipmake https://lnkd.in/e_m9Q5kB
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Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reposted this
As automotive manufacturers across the UK set about retooling their factories to build a new generation of electrified models, it’s encouraging to see the tough job of turning last year’s massive investment announcements into reality is underway. With some production paused during this transformative period, a decline in output was inevitable compared with the improved performance of car and commercial vehicle plants in 2023. The latest independent industry outlook expects light vehicle volumes to remain below last year’s levels for the next 12 to 18 months, but growth will return to just over 1.1 million units in 2028 when more than half of all British-built cars and vans are likely to be zero emission. More in this week's Update: https://lnkd.in/ezwcQgZU
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This week's Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Transport News Brief lead comment, Data shows robust UK commercial vehicle output at half year point New data on commercial vehicle production in the first six months of 2024 show some normalisation following UK manufacturers’ rapid post-pandemic recovery last year, with more than 11,500 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving Britain’s factories since January. With volumes just -2.9% below a really strong performance during the same period in 2023, the sector is in good health. Indeed, 2024 to date is a third above the sector’s pre-pandemic five-year output average. This positive position has been forged thanks to long-term OEM investment in and global demand for the high quality products being made here. More than two thirds of all UK-built products have been exported so far this year and, given plants are set to ramp up zero emission vehicle output in 2025 amid rising demand in our major markets, our industry is futureproofing for greener growth. The latest independent industry outlook brings cause for us to be optimistic, with light CV production expected to grow to 110,000 units this year and then above 130,000 in 2030 given the right economic and trading conditions. Positively, just as manufacturers are investing in decarbonisation, new political leaders are providing bus operators in particular with encouragement to place orders. Hot on the heels of the UK’s proposed Better Buses Bill, Scottish First Minister John Swinney announced government backing for an innovative bus and coach consortium, along with nationwide charging network – not just for buses and coaches but heavy goods vehicles too. The investment comes under the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund but underlines the potential for shared infrastructure solutions involving all heavy vehicles, given their power and size requirements are not too dissimilar. As SMMT’s two recent papers on bus and truck decarbonisation show, growing green uptake requires joined-up, long-term plans for a national electric charging and hydrogen fuelling network, supporting all heavy vehicles at en-route locations, depots and shared hubs. When political support is suitably ambitious, the commercial vehicle industry is ready to deliver. Bus decarbonisation paper: https://lnkd.in/g9-Ydcbx HGV Decarbonisation paper: https://lnkd.in/eYQbKwyX
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SMMT and Epicor are hosting a webinar on the Progressive Technology’s Digital Transformation Journey. This webinar offers a unique opportunity to gain real-time insights into what it means to tackle digital transformation. Witness how Progressive Technology Group’s determination and mindset have led to tangible benefits and successes. Hear directly from Steve Shadwell, Operations Director, and Alex Ridge, ERP Developer and Data Analyst of Progressive Technology Group, as they share their transformative journey. They will be joined by your host, Nick Peters, Editorial Director of ManufacturingTV. To register for the webinar visit - https://lnkd.in/d-yJ3DtR
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Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reposted this
While a decline in output is always disappointing, some normalisation following the CV sector’s rapid post-pandemic recovery was expected. The sector remains in good health with strong global demand for high quality British-built CVs and plants ramping up EV production to meet current and future needs. However, the sector will not rest on its laurels and will work with the new government to deliver the favourable industrial, trade and market conditions that are essential if manufacturers are to drive economic growth and decarbonisation in every part of the country. https://lnkd.in/g3SiZAZt
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