EMN & Affiliate News
BUSINESSES TAP INTO REGION’S THRIVING RAIL SECTOR
More than 100 businesses from across the North East heard how they could tap into the billion pound rail sector at a sell-out conference. Business Durham, together with the Rail Alliance and the County Durham Engineering and Manufacturing Network, held the event at...
OUTGOING BUSINESS DURHAM BOSS REFLECTS ON GROWTH OF COUNTY
An outgoing business development boss says the region will continue being an attractive place for investment and growth long after his departure. Dr Simon Goon is stepping down as managing director of Business Durham later this summer to take a “once-in-ablue- moon...
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG PEOPLE VITAL TO ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
Developing the skills of young people is vital to ensure long term economic growth and prosperity in the North East. That was the clear message that emerged from last night’s (Monday’s) County Durham Engineering and Manufacturing Network (CDEMN) dinner at the South...
CDEMN EXHIBITS AT FUNDING AND BUSINESS SUPPORT EVENT
Over 50 businesses from around the region have been given an insight into the support available to help them grow. Peterlee Business Park Group working alongside Business Durham and LEC Communications and Design organised the ‘funding and business support’ event...
SKILLS DINNER TO HIGHLIGHT CHALLENGES IN THE COUNTY
Building on the huge success of our previous events, CDEMN is pleased to announce a black-tie dinner to be held at the South Durham University Technical College in Newton Aycliffe on June 26. The event is based around the critical subject of skills with a focus on the...
COMPANIES PURSUING PATHS TO FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR GROWTH
Dozens of businesses from County Durham’s engineering and manufacturing sectors are looking into funding programmes which could help them grow. County Durham Engineering and Manufacturing Network (CDEMN) identified the need to develop an event aimed at the sector...
FUNDING FOR BUSINESSES SHOWCASED AT CDEMN EVENT
Engineering and manufacturing companies are being given the chance to learn more about the financial support available to help their business grow. County Durham Engineering and Manufacturing Network (CDEMN) is hosting an event at New College Durham on Wednesday, May...
AUTOMOTIVE AND PUBLIC SECTORS PROMISE MASSIVE GROWTH FOR SMES
Small businesses in the area have a massive opportunity to win work from the automotive and public sectors. That was the message that came from the Peterlee Business Park supply chain opportunities themed event, which attracted 50 people from companies and...
CDEMN MEMBERS URGED TO ATTEND SUPPLY CHAIN EVENT
Businesses who are keen to expand their supply chain are encouraged to attend an event at East Durham College tomorrow (Tuesday). Peterlee Business Park and Seaham Business Park groups are hosting their monthly networking event at East Durham College which will...
EDBS BUSINESS GROWTH COURSES OPEN TO CDEMN MEMBERS
Business owners are being given the chance to gain qualifications which could help their company grow. East Durham Business Service (EDBS) has secured funding for a three-day residential course, Boost your Business, which will be held at locations across the North...
TWINS AT THE HELM OF ENGINEERING COMPANY HIATCO
For some siblings, the idea of spending any length of time together can be too much. For twins James and Stuart Parkin, however, the situation couldn’t be more different. The brothers are directors at engineering company Hiatco, based in Annfield Plain, near Stanley,...
BUSINESSES WARNED ABOUT SUBSTANCE MISUSE LEGISLATION
Businesses who don’t have a substance misuse policy could fall foul of insurance policies. That’s the message that came from an event organised by County Durham Engineering and Manufacturing Network (CDEMN) in partnership with Hall and Angus. The event was attended by...
MANUFACTURERS WARNED NOT TO ‘REST ON THEIR LAURELS’
Manufacturers must not “rest on their laurels” after continued cost pressures and weaker growth forced the industry into a fresh low, a report has warned. Latest figures show the sector stumbled in March as slower consumer goods production compounded higher overheads...
OKTOBERFEST LANDS TRANSPORT COMPANY SIX FIGURE CONTRACT
A manufacturing company which makes plastic products from recycled milk cartons has awarded a six-figure transport contract on the back of a Durham Oktoberfest meeting. Marmax Products based in Stanley attended the manufacturing and engineering showcase expo for the...
SPRING BUDGET: CDEMN WANTS FUNDING SUPPORT TRANSPARENCY FOR FIRMS
Chancellor Philip Hammond delivers his Spring Budget on Wednesday and businesses across the North East are hoping it will bring with it a financial boost. County Durham Engineering and Manufacturing Network (CDEMN) is working with employers in the area to support them...
BUSINESSES URGED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF APPRENTICESHIP LEVY
Some of the region’s biggest employers have been urged to take advantage of the apprenticeship levy, which comes into force this year. From April the way government funds apprenticeships will change and some employers will be required to contribute to the...
SUCCESSION PLANNING KEY TO BUSINESS GROWTH
BUSINESSES must consider succession planning as part of their long term targets for growth. That’s according to CDEMN Director of Operations Ben Gilhepsy, who spoke at Peterlee Business Park’s February networking meeting which was focused on how employers can better...
CDEMN AT HRH THE DUKE OF YORK VISIT TO SUNDERLAND
HRH The Duke of York was in the region yesterday (Wednesday) to officially launch higher and degree apprenticeships at the University of Sunderland. Ben Gilhespy, Director of Operations at County Durham Engineering and Manufacturing Network (CDEMN), was among the...
ENGINEERING FIRM BOOSTED BY OKTOBERFEST ATTENDANCE
A County Durham engineering firm secured a string of strong business leads as a result of its attendance at this year’s Durham Oktoberfest. Altec Engineering Group took along a team of staff from the six arms of its business to man its prominent stand at the...
CDEMN CHAIRMAN SPEAKS TO NORTH EAST TIMES
On the 'burning issue' of inward investment for the region, David Land, Chairman of County Durham Engineering and Manufacturing Network (CDEMN), spoke to prestigious business and lifestyle magazine, North East Times. He said: “The North East has a good reputation for...
COUNTY’S MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING STRENGTHS UNDER SPOTLIGHT
CHALLENGES and opportunities within County Durham’s engineering and manufacturing industries will be the themes at a support organisation’s inaugural economic forum this week. The County Durham Engineering and Manufacturing Network (CDEMN) has been created to support...