EMN & Affiliate News
Johnston Carmichael: Expert commentary on Spring Statement – opportunity for NE manufacturing businesses
Comment from Paul Shields, Partner and Head of the Newcastle Office at Johnston Carmichael Chartered Accountants: "The Chancellor’s announcement of £2.2 billion in extra defence funding is a welcome opportunity for manufacturing and engineering businesses here in the...
CMYK | Business Technology Deploys Life-Saving Device Through Partnership with Red Sky Foundation
CMYK | Business Technology has shown its dedication to community welfare by installing a publicly accessible defibrillator. CMYK purchased the defibrillator during last year's Red Sky Ball. Supported by their clients, Owben, this life-saving equipment is available...
UMi February 2025
UMi launch Get Funding service to support businesses to access the best grants, finance and investment. Specialist providers of business support, finance and funding, UMi, launches industry changing Get Funding service to make it easier for the 60% of SMEs who...
What you need to know about the EU General Product Safety Regulation 2023
The EU’s Regulation on General Product Safety 2023 (GPSR), which replaces the old EU General Product Safety Directive 2001 (GPSD), introduces a regime which better reflects modern technology, products and business practices. The new legislation aims to ensure that...
Horizon Works: Thrive in ’25 – free marketing healthcheck for engineering and manufacturing businesses
Does your marketing need a new restart? Are you lagging behind your competitors? Are you getting the results you’d hoped for? EMN affiliate and international B2B marketing agency Horizon Works is offering a free three-hour marketing healthcheck to EMN members, to help...
ISO accreditation reinforces modular building firm’s strength in construction industry
Integra Buildings, a leading designer and manufacturer of modular buildings, has reinforced its place in the construction industry and is poised for further growth after achieving accreditation for two ISO standards. The firm has successfully achieved ISO 14001 and...
JOHNSTON CARMICHAEL APPOINTS NORTH EAST’S LEADING PRIVATE CLIENT TAX DIRECTOR TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN TEAM
Leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its team in Newcastle with the appointment of long-established Private Client Tax Director, Chris Hodgson. Chris joins the team with over 37 years of experience in private client...
Lockton: Insight Newsletter
Mitigating the risk of cannabis farming within UK commercial properties There has been a growing trend of criminal gangs illegally occupying vacant retail and leisure premises such as shops, restaurants, nightclubs, and it’s not uncommon to see losses totalling...
Key highlights from the UK Autumn Budget – insights from Paul Shields, Johnston Carmichael
Paul Shields, Partner and Head of the Newcastle office at Johnston Carmichael, provides a summary of the key points from the recent UK Autumn Budget. With Paul’s expertise and understanding of the challenges our industry faces, his insights offer a valuable...
Lloyds – Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme – Updated Offers including used EV’s
Dear EMN Members, We wanted to share with you further information relating to Salary Sacrifice for your employees. on zero emission vehicles. It could help you stand out when you’re recruiting and support your sustainability goals – boosting your rewards package while...
Masfix: Effective stock management is crucial for engineering and manufacturing businesses.
Particularly when it comes to fasteners, fixings, tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), and consumables. These components are the backbone of production processes, and their availability directly impacts operational efficiency and productivity. A robust stock...
Lockton: How cyber insurance can support your business
Cyber insurance cover offers vital protection against a critical business risk. Below, we explain what it is, and how it can be used to support your business. Why cyber security is important Cyber risks continues to rank high among the potentially systemic risks that...
Hundreds of local businesses to attend Teesside’s largest business event this July
The Tees Valley Business Summit will take place at Teesside University in the Olympia Buidling on Thursday 4th July from 9:30, enabling ambitious companies to meet with new suppliers and potential customers. Delivered by UMi, the event will be one of Tees Valley’s...
Brewin Dolphin – how to unlock financial peace of mind
We all want to feel like we’re in control of our financial situation, but life happens and can pose challenges to both our short and long-term plans. Learn how to start making the most of your money and feel confident about your future by reading our financial...
RS Industrial Services to power ahead with support from Horizon Works
RS Industrial Services, one of the UK’s premier independent industrial services providers, has appointed North East-based international B2B marketing company Horizon Works to support its business growth strategy. Following a management buyout earlier in 2024, RS...
Lockton Insight Newsletter 16th May
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Absolute Quality: What are the benefits of a management system?
What are the benefits of a management system? A management system is a structured approach to manage processes, resources, and activities effectively and efficiently. It helps keep track of what needs to be done, how to do it, and making sure everything is working...
VentureFest 2025 North East
The region’s innovation conference is back! VentureFest North East is returning to Civic Centre, Newcastle on Tuesday 18th March. A completely free event, the day is packed with speakers, workshops, exhibitors, funding opportunities and networking. If you’re looking...
Innovative Project Closing the Gap Between South Tyneside Residents and Local Manufacturing Jobs
Gateshead-based equity, diversity and inclusion consultancy Positive About Inclusion has been commissioned by the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) to deliver Stage 3 of the exciting Inclusivity Pilot in Advanced Manufacturing, South Tyneside (IPAM-ST) project....
Lockton Insight Newsletter 30th Jan 2025
Data centres: protecting projects across the life cycle Demand for data centre capacity is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. But quality and reliability are the cornerstones of every project. Risk management, which includes insurance, must be a key...
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SALARY SACRIFICE SCHEME & NOW INTRODUCING USED ELECTRIC VEHICLE SALARY SACRIFICE SCHEME
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Schemes generally assists businesses and helps them stand out when recruiting and support s businesses sustainability goals – boosting the rewards package offered to staff while shrinking carbon footprint. Plus, with salary sacrifice,...
Johnston Carmichael: Remote Working: Navigating Tax Challenges in a Global Landscape
Remote working has transformed the global employment landscape, offering businesses and employees unprecedented flexibility. The attraction of working from anywhere, coupled with the enticing proposition of hiring talent globally, has unlocked exciting new...
Insider Made in the North East Awards 2025
Insider is pleased to announce table bookings are open for the Made in the North East Awards, which will take place on Thursday, 13 March 2025. This prestigious event celebrates world-class companies based in the North East and the products they are making here and...
TYNESIDE SURGICAL SERVICES PARTNERS WITH CMYK TO DELIVER IT SERVICES
Tyneside Surgical Services partnered with CMYK Business Technology earlier this year, to deliver Managed IT Services to their three sites across the North East and Manchester. Tyneside Surgical Services (TSS) is an independent provider of NHS care, established in 2007...
New Partnership Brings Enhanced Capabilities
#EMCON, the region’s largest meeting of cross sector engineers and manufacturers took place on Thursday 12 September 2024 and we’re already seeing the impact of the connections and new relationships that were built on the day. Two of this years’ exhibitors, Turnmill...
SMS Tech are approved on the G Cloud 14 Framework
SMS Tech are approved on the G Cloud 14 Framework 👩🔬 🏥 👩🔬 🏥 👩🔬 🏥 👩🔬 🏥 "After working with the team at the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and seeing the benefits that we achieved in improving morale, reducing costs and supporting targets to net zero...
Horizon Works bolsters delivery team with senior appointment
North East-based international B2B marketing company and EMN member Horizon Works has recruited a new PR and communications specialist as it gears up for further growth in 2024. Lauren Ford has joined the company as a Client Partner, in a role which will see her lead...
AQCT: Stay safe at work with manual handling training
In any well-run business safeguarding the safety and wellbeing of workers is a vital concern. Did you know, as an employer, you have a legal responsibility under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 to assess risks associated with manual handling...
Horizon Works looks to the future with new appointment
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...
A&P Launches North East Apprenticeship Recruitment
A&P North East has announced it has launched its 2024 apprentice recruitment campaign. Based on the River Tyne in Hebburn, South Tyneside, A&P Tyne operates the largest commercial dry dock on the East Coast of England. A&P Tyne is part of the leading...
Horizon Works – Industry event set to help businesses launch into space
North East-based international B2B marketing company Horizon Works will be helping engineering and manufacturing companies explore space next month. The company’s Space Opportunity event on 2nd July will show how businesses can diversify into the space sector,...
The Power of Employee Recognition and Long Service Awards: Building a Thriving Workplace
Fasteners, Fixings, PPE, Tools and Vendor Managed Inventory are what you think of when you think of Masfix. This month we are shining the spotlight on our amazing long serving employees who are the heart and soul of our business. Earlier this year Masfix introduced a...
EMConf tackles recruitment and retention challenges in the engineering and manufacturing sector
Employers were urged to be more creative in their approaches to recruitment and retention at our EMConf event in Newcastle last week. Education providers, SMEs and multinationals came together for the conference on April 26, to discuss the challenges businesses are...
Johnston Carmichael: Newcastle – We’ve officially arrived!
Newcastle – We’ve officially arrived! Earlier this month, Johnston Carmichael welcomed over 80 contacts and clients to Full Circle Brewery to toast our Newcastle office and growing presence in the region. The event marked our official launch into the North East of...
Engineering & Manufacturing Marketers’ Meet-Up 2025 Tickets, Wed 5 Mar 2025 at 12:00 | Eventbrite
Book Now Date and time Wed, 5 Mar 2025 12:00 - 14:00 GMT Location Blyth Workspace Quay Road Blyth NE24 3AG Agenda 12:00 - 12:40 Lunch 12:40 - 12:45 Introductions Ailsa Anderson (EMN) 12:45 - 13:15 Attracting a Gen Z Audience in Manufacturing Richard Holmes - Horizon...
Johnston Carmichael: The failure to prevent fraud offence – are you prepared?
What is the offence of ‘failure to prevent fraud’ introduced by the Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (‘ECCTA’): Guidance (here) published by the Home Office updates the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) by introducing enhanced...
Muckle: Getting your contracts right – a practical approach
Book Now Contracts are a fundamental part of any business. If you’re buying or selling goods and services, the likelihood is that you’ll be signing or asking someone to sign a contract. This course is designed to provide you with the fundamental principles of contract...
SMS Technology have just celebrated its 3rd year in business
SMS Technology have just celebrated its 3rd year in business which was celebrated with the onboarding of an manufacturing facility in South America as well as reevaluating its Business carbon assessment and remained a Net Zero service provider They have big plans for...
Masfix: How Vendor Managed Inventory Can Improve Efficiency for Manufacturing and Engineering Businesses
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is a supply chain management strategy where the supplier takes responsibility for managing the inventory levels at the customer's location. This approach has gained significant traction in manufacturing and engineering sectors, offering...
Engineering & Manufacturing Network (EMN) Announces Leadership Transition
Photo, from left to right: Philip Astley, EMN Vice Chair & Board Member, Managing Director of The Expanded Metal Company Ltd, Ailsa Anderson, EMN Director of Development, David Land, EMN active ambassadorial member, Interim CEO at The Auckland Project, Richard...
Muckle LLP: The Procurement Act 2023: Central Digital Platform – news for authorities and suppliers
The light is slowly dawning on the way in which the Central Digital Platform will work under the new Procurement Act 2023 (Act). The latest missive on the CDP from the Cabinet Office gives the first inklings of the type of functionality we can expect and...
Weardale Railway Santa Train – EMN Member Offer
The Auckland Project have joined up with EMN to offer EMN members some great savings on a wide range of seasonal activities – see...
Aligning your business with the new Industrial Strategy – advice for Engineering and Manufacturing Network members
Samantha Vassallo, Managing Director of North East-based international B2B marketing company and EMN affiliate Horizon Works, looks at the impact of the Government’s new industrial strategy for manufacturing marketing. The UK Government’s recently announced Industrial...
Masfix: The Rise of Sustainable PPE – A Step Towards a Greener Future
In recent years, the demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) has surged, driven by the global pandemic and heightened awareness of workplace safety. However, this increase in PPE usage has also led to significant environmental concerns, particularly regarding...
Ingenuity and expertise of engineering and manufacturing community showcased at EMCON 24
The capabilities, diversity and vibrancy of the North East’s engineering and manufacturing industry was demonstrated at our EMCON event on September 12. EMCON 2024, which was held at Sunderland Live in Houghton-le-Spring, welcomed nearly 900 people through its...
County Durham Workshops and Survey – New brand, identity and story
Durham County Council has commissioned thinkingplace to work with us to develop a shared place story, brand and identity for County Durham. This will help build pride and local confidence, market the area to attract people to County Durham, encourage inward investment...
Lockton: Inside Risk – Fire Protection Impairment Management
Fixed fire protection systems such as sprinklers are an effective way to control or suppress a fire in its early stages, limiting the potential loss to the property and the business, as well as the risk to life. However, to be effective, fire protection systems need...
UMI WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PROJECTS
Julie Cuthbertson joins UMi as the new Director of Strategic Projects, bringing a wealth of experience in commercial finance and organisational leadership. With over 22 years in finance and business development, Julie’s expertise underpins UMi’s aspirations to make an...
Johnston Carmichael – R&D claims: The ongoing impact of HMRC’s new approach
In collaboration with leading global provider of integrated legal and business services, DWF, Johnston Carmichael Tax Partners, Andrew McMillan and David Ward, discuss the impact of HMRC's new approach to R&D claims compliance, including the impact on corporate...
Horizon Works has designs on further growth with new appointment
North East-based international B2B marketing company Horizon Works has strengthened its creative team, in line with its ambitious growth strategy. Experienced designer Judith Alderson has joined Horizon Works as a Creative Artworker and will be bringing further...