G&P Case Studies & News
CASE STUDY – G&P helps automotive OEM accelerate EV build programme
With the government imposing challenging targets on automotive OEMs to ensure that all new cars are to be zero emissions by 2035, one manufacturer was embarking on a major programme to ramp up the development, prototype build and eventual manufacture of its own batteries, electric drive units and vehicles.
With the programme well underway, the OEM identified that they wanted to accelerate their pace on the new technologies.
14 Aug 24
G&P to address skills gap shortage at Cenex
Leading quality management services provider, G&P, will be making its debut at this year’s Cenex Expo, in a bid to help OEMs, tier suppliers and technology developers bridge the skills gap currently associated with low carbon vehicle and connected automated mobility development and manufacturing.
07 Aug 24
More military recruits for quality management firm
Leading quality management service provider, G&P, is boosting its ranks with the recruitment of even more ex-military service personnel.
Already employing several former armed forces staff, G&P has found the skills, training and work ethic that comes with a military background complementary to its own core values and the type of work it carries out for many of its manufacturing clients.
28 Jun 24
Quality management experts receive record demand for vehicle technicians
Leading quality management services provider, G&P, has reported a record level of demand for its skilled vehicle technician services as vehicle manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers prepare for a host of prototype development programmes and new vehicle launches in 2024.
11 Oct 23
G&P wins extended BMW quality management contract
Leading supplier of quality management services, G&P, has won a tender to extend its services to BMW (UK) until December 2028.
18 Sep 23
CASE STUDY – G&P provides urgent support for electric vehicle Tier 1 supplier
The Challenge A Tier 1 supplier of power steering systems for electric vehicles was unable to provide support at an automotive OEM in China, due to strict COVID-19 travel restrictions preventing non-residents from leaving or entering the province. This meant that the production of new vehicle units at the OEM plant was unable to continue […]
14 Nov 22
CASE STUDY: Vehicle Technicians – Provide dedicated off-site expertise
The Challenge An automotive manufacturer required vehicle technicians to investigate and validate powertrain technicalities as part of its new model introduction programme. The investigation needed to be conducted and any modifications actioned and integrated without disruption to the vehicle launch schedule. The OEM required the work to be done off-site with the provision of rework […]
25 Jan 22
CASE STUDY: VT’s and EV’s – Rapid Intervention ahead of an EV launch
The Challenge Ahead of an upcoming electric vehicle (EV) launch, a car manufacturer urgently needed retrofit work on its new model to meet delivery deadlines for its customers. Without a quick and efficient response, initial customer orders would be delayed, causing significant damage to the vehicle manufacturer’s reputation. With a tight deadline looming, the issue […]
24 Dec 21
CASE STUDY: Vehicle Technicians in 5 Countries – Maintaining quality really has no border
The Challenge To inspect 44 cars in five countries which had potential mechanical damage, which could lead to vehicle noise and drive failure. However, the cars had already been built and distributed throughout Europe to delivery depots. G&P only had 24 hours to plan for this challenge which required the expertise of two specially trained […]
08 Dec 21
Highly complex G&P project highlights how maintaining quality has no borders
A complex cross-border quality inspection by leading quality management provider has involved visiting five countries and inspecting 44 cars with potential mechanical issues. Not only this, the project was completed in just 3.5 days by two of G&P’s highly-skilled vehicle technicians using an electrical measuring device to inspect the potentially faulty component. Thankfully, all the […]
29 Nov 21