EMN & Affiliate News

How does a network work? Well, that depends on the type of network its is. How does Engineering & Manufacturing Network work? The easy answer is 'with' our members. We have built an extremely successful collaboration of businesses by listening and delivering on...

Thats quite an evocative image - someone handing you a bag of cash. But it also raises a few questions such as who would be so generous and why would they give you money? As businesses we have to ensure that we have the cash to operate which includes so many different...

Its always an absolute pleasure to reward hard work and at Engineering & Manufacturing Network we like to put our money where our mouth is! For almost 6 years, since our inception we have highlighted the benefits of apprenticeships to our network and how working...

As the UK breaks free of the last 20 months and businesses break free off furlough the time is right to make plans for the coming year and how businesses will continue to thrive and creat a sustainable future. COVID-19 has had an undeniable effect on businesses and of...

Do you have an experience to share? At our recent EMCON'F' we discussed and debated the importance of being on an #innovation journey irrespective of the nature of your business, and most importantly how sharing your experience of that journey (good or bad) can help...

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Stadler sponsors Whitley Bay Football Club Under-13s Team Almost a year after Stadler took on responsibility for running the Tyne and Wear Metro trains, the Swiss rail builder has decided to offer financial support to the Whitley Bay Football Club, helping two members...

Our Smart Factory Innovation Hub enables businesses to test the latest digital manufacturing solutions in a broad range of applications, before investment. We are looking for businesses of all sizes who are eager to embrace the power of digital technologies. The Made...

Do you enjoy what you do? Do you leave at the end of the day feeling like you've achieved something? The last 2 years has changed many peoples focus and found them looking for ways to get more out of their day to day. That begs the question.... more what? Money seems...

Are you aware that businesses need a plan in place to measure their journey toward netzero ? We would all like to think that we are working together to reduce carbon emissions and drive a more sustainable future, but are you aware that without an actual detailed plan...

Succession is a difficult topic for many to broach who own a business no matter what sector they operate in. They recognise that any move out of their 'empire' removes them entirely from something they have nurtured over many years and no doubt experienced highs and...

1. What is your role at LUMO? My role at Lumo is Innovation support analyst, I work with clients at every stage of their innovation journey. With our clients being at the heart of what we do my role is to immerse myself within our clients business helping them make...

Sunderland-based innovation support agency, Innovation SuperNetwork, has announced a change in management structure with current CEO, Simon Green appointed as Chair and Executive Director, Estelle Blanks, taking up the role of CEO from April. Speaking about the...

Where is the best place to get advice? Surely the answer is from someone with the experience and credentials required to answer the query or solve our issue. Engineering & Manufacturing Network have created a Peer2Peer network with support from the North East...

What are your plans for the next 5 years? Many have seen significant changes to their lives over the last 20 months and have decided that now is a time to make a big change. The same can be said for those who own their businesses and are looking for an exit. The...

Job creation and retention are always at the forefront of peoples minds, whether they can influence a situation or not. Politicians use it as a stepping stone, business leaders recognise it as a significant risk to any sectors sustainability and educators know that...

Award-winning Sedgefield based business, Demeter Water Solutions, will be looking to raise awareness of water savings and sustainability when they attend next months EMCON conference in Newton Aycliffe. The company help businesses across various sectors, including...

Did you know that in the world of engineering and welding Inspection, organisations are increasingly expecting their employees in existing roles and new employment contracts/contractors to have a professionally recognised ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification? Why is...

MHA Tait Walker Corporate Finance team are celebrating a record year in 2020 completing over £100m worth of deals for North East businesses. Despite the current economic climate due to the pandemic, the team, which is led by Corporate Finance Partner Steve Plaskitt,...