NEAA's networking event!

You are invited to attend the August 2026 NEAA Members Networking Event, taking place at Magna Exteriors in Sunderland.

Join us for an unmissable networking opportunity! Network with industry peers, learn about the latest developments shaping our sector, and explore strategies to maximise your NEAA membership benefits. You will also have the opportunity to introduce your company to the network during member introductions and take an exclusive tour of the host plant.

Magna is recognised globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors - providing everything needed, materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help manufacturers create bold, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world. The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes liftgates, door modules, exterior fascias and trim, front-end modules, active aerodynamic systems, running boards, sealing, trim and engineered glass. Advanced expertise in exterior design and lightweight composites is incorporated within each product line.

Magna Exteriors Sunderland is the highest-volume producer of thermoplastic back door modules in Europe. The plant started mass production in 2021 and is proud to be on the journey to become the global benchmark of Tailgate manufacturing.

Join us to network with industry peers who make up the UK’s largest automotive cluster and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Agenda:

09.15am – Registration, Networking and Refreshments

09.45am – NEAA Welcome

09.50am – Member Introductions – All

10.05am – Automotive News and NEAA Insights

10.25am – Guest Speaker: Magna Exteriors (Sunderland)

10.45am – Q&A

11.00am – Site Tour of Magna Exteriors (Sunderland)

12.00pm – Close

Please note, this event is open to NEAA members only.

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