Automotive UK, a sector of DHL Exel Supply Chain has proven expertise in the automotive industry and tailors solutions to individual needs at every stage of the automotive supply chain.
Its in-plant division can provide late configuration, sub-assembly, engineering change management, sequencing, linefeed, warehousing, supplier and inventory management to support customers in building products right first time.
The inbound to manufacturing division combines a range of services and systems to deliver a globally replicable response to inbound supply chain challenges. Services incorporate inventory management, postponement services, quality inspection and re-work activity, among others. Specialist JIT transportation and return packaging control are integrated within the solution sets.
Automotive UK offers proactive solutions to enable its customers to respond quickly and economically to both supply chain events and fast-changing markets. With operations based in 36 locations, specialist providers of fleet management and aftermarket logistics, it is the only 3PL that operates in all areas of the UK automotive supply chain.

PROFIL develops pierce nuts and studs which are fastened to metal components using a riveting process. We are a system supplier that also constructs automated feeding equipment which is customised to meet the production requirements of our customers.

The economic advantages of using the PROFIL system in industrial manufacturing is documented by a multitude of applications, mainly in automotive, appliance and construction fittings industries. All major automobile manufacturers and suppliers are those among our customer base.

Cost savings of at least 30% can be achieved over equivalent welded processes.
The quality of the resulting fixing is also superior to welded fasteners. PROFIL fastener technology is suitable for sheet metal components in aluminium through to high strength steels up to 1500Mpa.

Tyne and Wear Development Company is a business development agency offering independent advice on all aspects of expansion or relocation within Tyne and Wear.

Acting on behalf of the five local authorities – Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland, the agency provides free and confidential advice on the availability of office and industrial property, grants and financial assistance, labour availability, recruitment and training, as well as supporting information on Tyne and Wear

Its services are available to all businesses from across a range of sectors and Tyne and Wear Development Company will support your business throughout your enquiry, giving you one consistent point of support.

It has direct links to the local business community and can facilitate introductions to appropriate businesses such as accountants, property agents and recruitment agencies.

The agency also has strong working partnerships with various business support, economic development and government agencies in Tyne and Wear and the North East region of the United Kingdom.