Morgan visit marks the next stage of a European ‘auto force’ - A group of European automotive industry experts were given a ‘taste’ of innovative manufacturing and traditional English style this week thanks to a special visit hosted by supply chain initiative Accelerate. Members of the Transnational Clustering in the Automotive Sector (TCAS) project, which includes representatives from Germany, Netherlands, Poland, France and Slovenia, were treated to a guided tour of the Morgan Motor Company in Malvern and were impressed at the intricacies of the design, the unrivalled craftsmanship and, naturally, the elegance of the finished product. The trip also served to highlight the growth of the niche vehicle industry in the West Midlands and the strength and calibre of local suppliers operating in the region. Lucy Prinsep, Project Manager at Accelerate, picked up the story: “TCAS, which is funded by Europe Innova, is an important project for the car industry and looks to bring together some of the largest and most innovative automotive clusters in Europe. “The idea is that the partners will meet on a regular basis, share best practice and identify the opportunities and challenges that India, China and, increasingly Mexico and Brazil will present going forward.