Welshpool-based Dawson Shanahan (www.dawson-shanahan.co.uk) has joined the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The company, which has been supplying precision engineering parts to automotive manufacturers around the world for nearly a century, is now part of the Innovation and Engineering Group.

Its unrivalled expertise in the precision cold forming and machining of components for engines, chassis and drivetrains will make it a notable addition to the long list of automotive companies represented by SMMT.

They will collaborate to ensure that automotive manufacturers are better informed on the best methods for designing and manufacturing components to achieve increased performance.

Dawson Shanahan is renowned for helping manufacturers extract the maximum performance and efficiency from key components.

It offers a complete package of services, from design and prototyping through low- and high-volume production to project man-agement and single-source agreements to help manufacturers minimise costs, reduce lead times and improve quality.

Commercial director Jeff Kiernan said: “SMMT is the voice of the UK motor industry, supporting and promoting its members’ interests to Government, stakeholders and the media.

“Its insights into the sector and networking opportunities, combined with our expertise of precision engineering, make this a very exciting partnership.”