Facility

Northern
Automotive
Systems

History

About Us

Northern Automotive Systems is a world leader in the manufacture and supply of decorative aluminium trim for the automotive industry. With a history dating back to 1908, we have mastered the art of transforming a concept into reality. Our ultimate focus is to produce innovative and unique decorative aluminium trim for the automotive industry.

Since joining the Huaxiang Group in early 2012 the company has become part of a global structure allowing us to meet the needs of customers all over the world. We now have the ability to manufacture wood veneer and chrome trim allowing us to provide a complete range of interior options for our clients.

Vision

We aspire to be the supplier of choice to a broad customer base through excellence of design and innovation to satisfy customer expectations. We commit to this through continuous improvement measured against cost, quality, delivery and performance throughout our organisation. We aim to be the employer of choice driven by our dedicated workforce and investment in people and the environment.

Vintage Northern Engraving Cut circa 1908

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Event

Timeline

1908
1908
Northern Engraving Corporation established as a supplier to the automotive, appliance, telecommunications, electronics, recreational, medical and cosmetic industries.
1920
1920
The product range expanded with the addition of lithographed and etched nameplates, dials and panels.
1940
1940
Wartime diverted the companies resources into the production of cartridge cases and shells.
1993
1993
Northern Automotive Systems Ltd established in Europe.
2007
2007
Subsidiaries formed in Germany, Sweden and France to further support European customers.
2011
2011
Northern Automotive Systems and Northern Engraving acquired by the Huaxiang Group.
2013
2013
Acquisition of HIB by NBHX.
2024
2024
Introduction of laser etching and 3D printing for fast prototyping and proof of concept.