North East-based international B2B marketing company Horizon Works has expanded its team to support its ambitious growth plans.
Catherine Grant has joined the company as a Marketing Specialist and will be delivering a range of marketing activities to support Horizon Works’ clients, including market research, content marketing and the management of social media campaigns.
Her appointment is the first of a string of new hires for Horizon Works, which will be announced over the coming months.
Catherine has more than seven years of marketing experience across disciplines such as digital content writing, social media and digital analytics.
In addition to her core marketing duties, Catherine will be supporting Horizon Works with events and its Good Vibes Culture and Community Programme, a series of activities designed to enhance staff wellbeing, and forge deeper connections between staff members, the local community and the environment.
Horizon Works, which is based at Northumberland Business Park near Cramlington, Northumberland, offers integrated marketing services including strategy, PR, design, digital, website development and SEO, and supports regional, national and global organisations.
Samantha Vassallo, Managing Director of Horizon Works, said: “The first half of 2024 has been highly exciting for Horizon Works. Companies including power transmission specialist Lancereal, RS Industrial Services and chemical manufacturer Kilfrost have appointed us to deliver strategic marketing services this year, and we’re continuing to see high demand for our support from innovators across the UK and overseas, in sectors including manufacturing, engineering, energy and defence.
“In addition, we’ve been working on major projects for existing clients, bringing capabilities such as animation and public relations into play for product launches, sector-focused campaigns and industry event promotion.
“Catherine is therefore joining us at a very exciting time! She brings great energy and enthusiasm to her work, and we are looking forward to seeing her progress her career with us.”
Commenting on her appointment, Catherine Grant, Marketing Specialist at Horizon Works, said: “The passion with which Samantha talked about the businesses Horizon Works supports, along with her ambition to grow the company and the pride she has in the team, confirmed that this was the place for me!
“There is a clear focus here on professional development at Horizon Works, as well as culture which makes the workplace an enjoyable place to be. I am very excited to be part of it.”
Working across industries such as engineering, manufacturing, renewables, defence and automotive, Horizon Works supports organisations including: Atlas Copco Rental UK, part of Atlas Copco Group; automotive component manufacturer Gestamp; Koch Technology Solutions, part of the global Koch Engineered Solutions organisation; hydraulic engineering specialist Industrial and Marine Hydraulics (IMH); Huddersfield-headquartered power transmission specialist Lancereal; de-icing, anti-icing and heat transfer fluid manufacturer Kilfrost; water analysis technologies provider Palintest; and intelligent train technology provider Petards Rail.
The company, which was founded in 2010, is an affiliate partner of Engineering and Manufacturing Network, a Fit for Defence partner of Make UK Defence, and is a member of the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA), NOF and the Entrepreneurs’ Forum.