The Engineering & Manufacturing Network

Dogger Bank Wind Farm Introductory Webinar – Operations
2022-02-17 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Zoom
This webinar will provide an introduction to the operations phase of the project where attendees will find out about Dogger Bank’s Tier 1 contractors and opportunities for the supply chain. There will also be a Q&A session for those keen to ask specific questions of the Dogger Bank team.

Dogger Bank Wind Farm is located more than 130km off the north-east coast of England and is being delivered by joint venture partners SSE Renewables, Equinor and Eni. SSE Renewables is leading on construction and delivery while Equinor will operate the wind farm on completion. Due to its size and scale, Dogger Bank is being built in three consecutive 1.2GW phases; Dogger Bank A, Dogger Bank B and Dogger Bank C. In total the wind farm is expected to generate enough renewable electricity to supply 5% of the UK’s demand, equivalent to powering six million homes.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dogger-bank-wind-farm-introductory-webinar-operations-tickets-244463967307

Advanced and Automotive Cohort: Peer 2peer network group
2022-02-24 12:00 - 15:00

Member to Member: Marketing Lunch and Learn - Applying Digital Marketing Tools to Sell Products
2022-03-01 12:00 - 14:00 | The Expanded Metal Company Greatham Street #14 Hartlepool TS25 1PR
Location :The Expanded Metal Company, 14, Longhill Industrial Estate, Greatham St, Hartlepool TS25 1PR

Join EMN and Horizon Works to learn how apply digital marketing tools to sell products and services.

About this event

Digital marketing extends beyond just having your website and social media platforms in place. It includes animation, video content, gamification tools, e-commerce, augmented reality, virtual reality and much more. The session will cover:

An overview of which digital marketing tools you can use and which are relevant for manufacturing and engineering businesses.

How you can apply them in your marketing and the benefits of adopting different digital marketing techniques.
How they can dovetail with other marketing activities and improve your customer experience.
Examples of digital marketing tools in practice.

The session will be hosted by The Expanded Metal Company, a leader and innovator in the development and manufacture of expanded metal mesh products, at its extensive 25,000 sqm+ facility in Hartlepool. Philip Astley, Managing Director of The Expanded Company, will provide an overview of the business and how it utilises digital marketing tools, with a focus on e-commerce, video and animation.
12:00pm – Arrival, lunch and networking12:30pm – Welcome from EMN and Horizon Works12:40pm – Presentations from Horizon Works and The Expanded Metal Company13.30pm – Site tour of The Expanded Metal Company
The event is limited to 30 participants.

Member to Member: Lunch and Learn - Different ways to market your products & services internationally
2022-04-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Kingsway South, Gateshead, England, NE11 0SU
Marketing your products and services internationally can seem daunting at first – but there are many ways to ensure that you can build international profile, engage with prospects overseas and break down barriers. Innovative digital marketing tactics – as well as more traditional methods – can have a major part to play in international marketing success.
The session will cover:
 Guidance on creating a strategy and plan for international marketing
 An exploration of marketing tools and tactics which will help you market products and services to overseas audiences
 Tips on overcoming language and cultural barriers – and guidance on key considerations
 Examples of best practice in international marketing
The session will be hosted by Crabtree at the company’s site in Team Valley, Gateshead. Crabtree has been a designer and manufacturer of metal decorating and coating equipment – including machines and components – for more than 50 years, and supports metal decorating and coating operations across the globe, including in Africa, the Middle East, Australia and Central America. Alan Rutter, Senior Director at Crabtree, will provide an insight into Crabtree’s international marketing journey, share the company’s experiences and explore some of the tactics which have led to the firm’s success in international markets. The event will also include a tour of the Crabtree factory – one of the first operational sites on Team Valley.
12:00pm – Arrival, lunch and networking
12:30pm – Welcome from EMN and Horizon Works
12:40pm – Presentations from Horizon Works and Crabtree
13.20pm – Site tour of Crabtree
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ll-different-ways-to-market-your-products-services-internationally-tickets-290274247087

Member to Member Event: Lets Talk: Energy
2022-04-28 08:00 - 09:30 | Hartlepool College, Hartlepool College of Further Education Stockton Street,, Hartlepool, TS24 7NT
Over the last few months we have seen energy prices soar affecting businesses profitability significantly in addition to the issues presented by escalating material and labour costs. Engineering & Manufacturing Network have been working hard to find some ways to reduce this albeit of course many of these are small measures, but we hope they are improving bottom lines as we feel we must try and support our network and region.
Knowing what can be done is confusing and we are hearing of slight market stabilisation in energy and also ways to reduce standing charges, in some ways significantly. We are also hearing of ‘interesting’ methods of trying to lure businesses into new contracts that may not necessarily represent best value.
Working with our partners Great Annual Savings and Hartlepool College we have created an event to which we would like to invite businesses Thursday 28th April at 8am. This is an opportunity to network with your peers and also listen to the cost improvements that can be made in your business, alongside a view of where this may all be headed to allow you to plan.
Hartlepool College have also provided an opportunity to tour their fascinating facility with a very strong focus on engineering including aviation, automotive, electrical and automation to name just some of their strengths. This is also an excellent way of learning how to build your future workforce through apprenticeships and upskill your current employees.
Please come along and join the conversation with an opportunity to speak to GAS advisors informally and without obligation.
When – 8am, Thursday 28th April
Where – Hartlepool College of Further Education
Agenda:
8.00 – 8.15am – Networking, coffee, etc.
8.15 – 8.20am – Engineering and Manufacturing Network Intro
8.20 – 8.25am – Welcome and overview of Hartlepool College of Further Education, Gary Riches – Assistant Principal
8.25 – 8.40am – Presentation from GAS (Craig Portsmouth)
8.40 – 9.30am – Liaise with GAS advisers, networking, and College tour (if requested).
9.30am – END
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/call-it-lets-talk-energy-tickets-293150118897

Member to Member: Lunch and Learn - Product launches – thinking outside the box
2022-05-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Durham Rd, Chester-le-Street, England, DH3 2QX
A major product launch can be a key part of a company’s business strategy – and there are many ways marketing can support this. As the Coronavirus pandemic has impacted on face to face events and international travel over the last two years, many organisations have looked at more innovative ways of launching their products… and are embracing new digital tools and platforms.
The session will cover:
 Guidance on creating a marketing strategy and product launch plan
 Advice on putting the building blocks in place for a successful product launch
 Examples of marketing tools and tactics to support a product launch, from social media and PR to animations and VR
 How to measure the success of a product launch
The session will be hosted by Komatsu UK at the company’s site in Birtley. Gemma Brotherton, Komatsu Way and PR co-ordinator at Komatsu UK, will give delegates an insight into the launch of the K100 quick boom change system, which is used in demolition applications, and demonstrate how the company overcame a lack of face to face events – such as international construction expos – by embracing new digital marketing techniques.
The event will also include a tour of the Komatsu UK factory – and is a fantastic opportunity to experience one of the North East’s most high- profile manufacturing operations.
12:00pm – Arrival, lunch and networking
12:30pm – Welcome from EMN and Horizon Works
12:40pm – Presentations from Horizon Works and Komatsu UK
13.20pm – Site tour of Komatsu UK
The event is limited to 30 participants.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunch-and-learn-product-launches-thinking-outside-the-box-tickets-290278329297

Promoted Event: Capture your site’s energy usage to target 50% cost reduction
2022-05-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Rye Hill House and Visitor Center, Rye Hill House and Visitor Cente, Newcastle College, Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, NE4 6JB, United Kingdom
https://bit.ly/3LC7XWN
Learning Outcome:

– As energy prices escalate, find out more about how you can save energy costs and drive down carbon emissions for your business through Calibrate Analytics

About Calibrate Analytics:

Calibrate Analytics© is an innovative controller that enables businesses to plug in different technologies to predict savings and control energy-using assets to increase the energy-efficiency of the site.
It is aimed at high energy-use businesses needing to reduce their energy costs and lower carbon emissions.

How it works:

– Monitors and optimises all power usage including renewable assets and site power management
– Assesses energy-use and can cleverly adjust usage
– Analyses the savings that could be made by installing alternative eco-friendly technologies
– Recommends cost savings from these technologies thanks to a running cost analysis for your site
– Provides additional income streams through grid balancing and selling excess energy back to the National Grid
– Allows remote access to monitor your assets 24/7

Benefits
– Allows you to future-proof your business for a better bottom line and less negative impact on the environment.
– Funding is available for a limited time to SMEs in Newcastle, North of Tyne and Northumberland from the North of Tyne Innovation Recovery Grant.

About our company:
Calibrate Energy Engineering design, install and maintain eco-technologies with least Environmental impact, optimal Engineering performance and the most efficient use of Energy for a better bottom line.
Our award-winning systems include ground and air source heat pumps, Combined Heat & Power Systems (CHPs) and solar.

https://bit.ly/3LC7XWN

Member to Member: Advanced Manufacturing Sector Skills Meetup
2022-06-29 13:00 - 16:30 | Materials Processing Institute, Eston Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 6US
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Working in partnership with Teesside University, Tees Valley Business’s Skills for Growth project is taking a proactive research approach to help shape and inform future training and development provision for SMEs across the Tees Valley and is sharing this information via a series of business sector events.
The Digital & Creative Sector Skills Meetup is the second event in this series for SMEs in the Digital and Creative sectors, also in partnership with Digital City.
The Tees Valley Collaborative Skills Development Partnership (Skills for Growth) is a fully funded resource for Tees Valley SMEs, supported by the European Social Fund. It offers free and impartial advice and guidance to support employers to upskill their existing workforce.
Tees Valley Business is the local growth hub for the Tees Valley, established by the Tees Valley Combined Authority and Tees Valley Mayor to support local SMEs with expert advice, support, and access to finance and funding.
Advanced Manufacturing Sector Skills Meetup
Are skills shortages stopping your Manufacturing business from reaching its full potential? Join Tees Valley Business’s Skills for Growth team and Teesside University for a FREE sector skills meetup for the Tees Valley and get the latest skills insights to help you futureproof and grow your business.
Date: Wednesday 29th June, 13:00 – 16:30
Location: MPI – Materials Processing Institute, Eston Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 6US
Book: www.teesvalleybusiness.com/events/advanced-manufacturing-sector-skills-meetup
Why Join?
You’ll hear from leading industry voices from the likes of Tees Components and TMD Friction UK Ltd on how they are tackling skills gaps and preparing for the future.
Hear from the Skills for Growth team and get expert insights and latest information on manufacturing skills gaps in the Tees Valley, now and in the future, so that you can plan ahead.
You’ll also discover how to tap into the funding and consultancy support available locally to help you get the right people, skills and tools in place to help your business grow.
Plus, have the opportunity add your voice to the conversation and share your experiences on how skills shortages are affecting productivity or preventing growth in your business and help us shape future skills provision in the Tees Valley that works for you.
Who You’ll Hear From:

Sharon Lane, Managing Director for Tees Components
Tom Russel, UK Operations Manager for TMD Friction UK Ltd
Tees Valley Business’s Skills for Growth team and Teesside University researchers

Who Should Join?
If you work within the Advanced Manufacturing sector and are based in the Tees Valley (Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, and Stockton-on-Tees), this meetup is for you!
About Skills for Growth
Led by Tees Valley Business, Skills for Growth is a fully funded resource for Tees Valley SMEs, supported by the European Social Fund. It offers free and impartial advice and guidance to support employers to upskill their existing workforce by identifying their current and future skills gaps and training needs, and by acting as a brokerage service to the training provider network.
Working in partnership with Teesside University, the project is also taking a proactive research approach to help shape and inform future training and development provision for SME’s across the Tees Valley and sharing this information via a series of business sector events, including this one.
To find out more, visit: www.teesvalleybusiness.com/skills-for-growth
Tees Valley Business is the local growth hub for the Tees Valley, established by the Tees Valley Combined Authority and Tees Valley Mayor.

L&L: Marketing innovative solutions – opening minds and turning heads
2022-07-18 08:00 - 17:00
About this event

The session will cover:

• Tips on promoting new innovations – the importance of getting the basics right and putting a strategy in place.
• Embracing new marketing opportunities – using channels and platforms that will really make an impact!
• The power of virtual reality (VR) and Digital Twins, what these mean for today’s businesses.

The session will be hosted by 3t Transform. Part of the 3t Energy Group, which includes AIS Survivex and Drilling Systems, 3t Transform harnesses innovative technologies to deliver high performing training infrastructures, which includes workplace training and organisational learning, enabling workforces to be safer and more efficient. Its clients include BP, Komatsu, Baker Hughes and DNV.

Part of 3t Transform’s technology stack includes state of the art virtual reality (VR) and digital twin technology. At this session Daniel Page, Lead VR Developer will provide an insight into the power of digital twins and VR technology, and their industrial applications. Attendees will also have the option to try out the technology for themselves!

12:00pm – Arrival, lunch and networking
12:30pm – Welcome from EMN and Horizon Works
12:40pm – Presentations from Horizon Works and 3t Transform
13.30pm – Interactive demonstrations of 3t Transform’s VR technology

The event is limited to 25 participants.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ll-marketing-innovative-solutions-opening-minds-and-turning-heads-tickets-380937453177

Member to Member: Marketing Lunch and Learn Marketing innovative solutions – opening minds and turning heads!
2022-07-20 12:00 - 14:00 | 3t Transform, Cobalt 13a, 9 Silver Fox Way, Cobalt Business Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE27 0QJ
https://bit.ly/3NOmCPZ
Venue: 3t Transform, Cobalt 13a, 9 Silver Fox Way, Cobalt Business Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE27 0QJ
Date: 20th July 2022
Time: 12.00pm – 14.00pm
The session will cover:

Tips on promoting new innovations – the importance of getting the basics right and putting a strategy in place.
Embracing new marketing opportunities – using channels and platforms that will really make an impact!
The power of virtual reality (VR) and Digital Twins, what these mean for today’s businesses.

The session will be hosted by 3t Transform. Part of the 3t Energy Group, which includes AIS Survivex and Drilling Systems, 3t Transform harnesses innovative technologies to deliver high performing training infrastructures, which includes workplace training and organisational learning, enabling workforces to be safer and more efficient. Its clients include BP, Komatsu, Baker Hughes and DNV.

Part of 3t Transform’s technology stack includes state of the art virtual reality (VR) and digital twin technology. At this session Daniel Page, Lead VR Developer will provide an insight into the power of digital twins and VR technology, and their industrial applications. Attendees will also have the option to try out the technology for themselves!

12:00pm – Arrival, lunch and networking
12:30pm – Welcome from EMN and Horizon Works
12:40pm – Presentations from Horizon Works and 3t Transform
13.30pm – Interactive demonstrations of 3t Transform’s VR technology

The event is limited to 25 participants.

EMN Event: Understand the NHS as a buyer
2022-11-16 09:00 - 12:30 | 1 Colima Avenue, Sunderland, England, SR5 3XB
The Newcastle NHS Innovation team will be presenting their role and intention to connect with the engineering and manufacturing sector. They will explain their needs and requirements to enable businesses to understand and engage with the NHS and open up new markets.
Hosted by Sunderland University Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SAM) Project where an onsite tour will take place to showcase their prototyping capabilities.
9:00 – 9:30
Arrival and networking
9:30 – 11:15
SAM Tour Design and Simulation, Automation , Additive Manufacturing, Augmented and Virtual Reality, and Industry4.0.
11:30 – 12:15
NHS Innovation team outlining needs from Engineering and Manufacturing Sector
12:15 – 12:30
SAM Presentation

Member to Member Event: Conquering award entries – how to create a compelling awards submission
2022-12-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Horizon Works Marketing 14 Berrymoor Court Cramlington NE23 7RZ
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Winning a business award – and being featured in a shortlist – can elevate your company profile, help you build your industry presence and provide a morale boost for your team!
This Marketing Lunch and Learn event will include:
• Tips on building your awards story – getting the basics right and crafting your submission
• Guidance on how to collate and present the information judges will need to see
• Insight from a past Insider Made in the North East Awards winner
• A Q and A session with our expert panel
• The opportunity for delegates to book a 1 to 1 with a Horizon Works marketing specialist to discuss awards entries and any questions you may have
With awards such as the Insider Made in the North East Awards 2023 coming up soon, B2B marketing company Horizon Works is hosting this Marketing Lunch and Learn session with the Engineering and Manufacturing Network to help engineering and manufacturing businesses craft compelling awards submissions.
The Insider Made in the North East Awards, now in their 11th year, celebrate the products, innovations and ideas from the North East’s manufacturers. Horizon Works will be sponsoring the Manufacturer of the Year (under £25m) award in 2023.
12:00pm – Lunch and networking
12:30pm – Introduction and update from EMN
12:40pm – Presentation from Horizon Works, including advice from a past awards winner
1.30pm – Panel Q and A
1.45pm – Networking and 1 to 1 support
The event is limited to 40 people.
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INSIDER MADE IN THE NORTH EAST AWARDS 2023
2023-03-16 19:00 - 22:30 | Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, Bottle Bank, Gateshead NE8 2AR
OVERVIEW

Insider is delighted to be launching its prestigious manufacturing awards, the Made in the North East Awards for 2023.
The Awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase the quality products and services that manufacturing and engineering companies supply and the skilled people that work for them.
Winners of a Made in the North East Award will automatically be entered into the national Made in the UK Awards.
More information will follow shortly. In the meantime, you can see coverage of the 2022 event here.

EMN Event: Engineers & Manufacturers Assemble
2023-04-21 08:30 - 10:30 | Rainton Arena Mercantile Road Houghton le Spring DH4 5PH
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Engineering and Manufacturing Network is at the heart of the engineering and manufacturing industries in the North East of England. We are a strong and proud community of businesses that share knowledge, best practice, and collaborate to offer peer to peer support across all areas of employment – from maintenance to operations; HR to marketing; sales to leadership…and we are evolving!
Come and join us for breakfast to celebrate the strength of the Network and find out how we are changing.
How you, your employees and your company can benefit as we launch our 23/24 events programme along with EMCON 23 – the regions primary Engineering and Manufacturing Expo – now in its 15th year.
This is a specialist event targeted at engineering and manufacturing companies by engineering and manufacturing companies.
When: Friday 21st April 2023
Where: Rainton Arena
Time: 8.30am – 10.30am
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EMN - Legal Issues Clinic with Muckle LLP
2023-05-11 09:00 - 09:45 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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Engineering and Manufacturing Network are delighted to be working with our trusted affiliate, Muckle LLP to bring free 1:1 legal drop in sessions to its members.
Robin Adams, Partner of Muckle LLP will be available in 45 minute slots for 1:1 introductory on line meetings to provide cutting edge legal advice that makes manufacturing happen.
With a cross-firm team of lawyers, that advise manufacturers of all shapes and sizes on the legal aspects of running a business from funding to commercial agreements, intellectual property to debt recovery and disputes, employment and trade union negotiations to procurement, directors duties to competition law.
“We have dealt with Muckle for 30 years. They have been responsive, they understand us and we make a very good partnership together” David Osbourne, MD at Roman.
For more information about Muckle LLP and EMN click here

UMi Northern Powerhouse Export Awards - Nominations Close
2023-05-17
The awards are brought to you by UMi in association with the Department for Business and Trade, and the deadline for entry is Friday 5th May 2023.
Shining a spotlight on the export success stories of the past year, the campaign will champion and inspire businesses no matter where they are on their exporting journey.
This year there are 11 categories, including E-Commerce Exporter of the Year, Net Zero Exporter of the Year, and the night’s main award, Northern Powerhouse Exporter of the Year. As a successful nomination, you will:
🏆 Get recognised as one of the North’s leading exporters.
🎙️ Raise your profile by featuring in the UK-wide campaign including an interactive digital publication, interviews and roundtables.
🤝 Join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and export enthusiasts.
🥳 Celebrate your success with the team at the Celebration Event.
Nominate Your Business Today
Awards Timeline

Jan 2023
Nominations Open

17 May 2023
Nominations Close

9 May 2023
Judging

28 June 2023
Celebration Event

July 2023
Publication Release

Unlocking Potential-Empowering People Mgt in Engineering & Manufacturing
2023-06-06 08:30 - 23:00 | The Expanded Metal Company Greatham Street #14 Hartlepool TS25 1PR
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The engineering & manufacturing industry is facing a number of HR challenges from workforce shortages, recruitment challenges, retention and attrition.
These challenges are having a significant impact, making it difficult for businesses to find and retain qualified workers, leading to productivity losses and increased costs. To address these challenges, the sector needs to develop innovative HR strategies that focus on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.
Wed 6th June session will focus particularly on developing the people managers in engineering & manufacturing companies in a way which empowers them to create better working environments.
Target audience – those with an HR responsibility within small, medium and large engineering & manufacturing companies in North East England from mid to senior career level.
Come and join like minded professionals responsible for HR in engineering and manufacturing businesses to develop your practice, become more effective and efficient and address some of the day to day challenges of HR in the engineering & manufacturing sector in the North East.
Engineering & Manufacturing Network, in partnership with Jackson Hogg are hosting regular peer to peer specialist networking events for those working in HR roles within the Engineering & Manufacturing sector .
This event is open to members and non members of the Engineering & Manufacturing Network but preference will be given to members should the event be full. If you make, manufacture or engineer products please choose the Engineering and Manufacturing Company ticket If you deliver or sell services into Engineering and Manufacturing, please choose the Service Company ticket option.
Peer to peer activity is proven to:

Improve understanding : When you explain a concept to someone else, you have to think about it more deeply and in a different way. This can help you to better understand the concept yourself – the power of thinking out loud!
Increase motivation: You are often more motivated to learn when you are working with others and creating a sense of camaraderie.

Timings
8.30 – 9.00am Networking
9.00 – 10.30am Main Event
10.30 – 11.00am Discussion and/or tour of the Expanded Metal Company

Engineering & Manufacturing Marketers' Meet-Up
2023-06-07 00:00 - 02:00 | Horizon Works Marketing 14 Berrymoor Court Cramlington NE23 7RZ
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Marketing is difficult for engineering and manufacturing companies – FACT

The products we sell are often complex and technical so it’s difficult to explain the benefits of products clearly and concise.
The target audience is small and specialised which can make it difficult to reach them with marketing messages.
The sales cycle can be long so it’s hard to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and evidence why the investment is worth it to a senior team.

Come and join us at this event, with like-minded professionals responsible for marketing and sales in engineering and manufacturing businesses, to develop your practice and become more effective and efficient.
Presentation: Building a sales and marketing strategy to support growth
At this session on June 7, we’ll be hearing from Ben Moody, Marketing Manager of Alexander Battery Technologies, winner of the Insider Made In The North East Manufacturer of the Year (under £25 million) award…
Building a Sales and Marketing strategy for growth can be difficult for any business. The goal for Alexander Battery Technologies was to drastically improve upon the pre-existing approach of the business.
Having been an established business for over 40 years, 2022 was the year it needed to develop a strategy to capture the increase of electrification in industry and take the business to the next level. Growing from a single sales person to a Sales and Marketing team of 10 (and counting) Alexander Battery Technologies applied its strategy to support growth through exhibitions supported by a digital strategy to feed into campaigns.
Ben’s presentation will include:

The steps Alexander Battery Technologies took towards building its team
What the team builds into its marketing plan… and why
A review of the company’s successes with its strategy
What it has learned along the way

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the success of an innovative North East company with a rich heritage – and see the difference marketing has made to its journey.
The event will also include a panel session with marketing and sales specialists from across the engineering and manufacturing community.
Peer to peer activity is proven to:

Improve understanding – when you explain a concept to someone else, you have to think about it more deeply and in a different way. This can help you to better understand the concept yourself – the power of thinking out loud!
Increase motivation – you are often more motivated to learn when you are working with others and creating a sense of camaraderie.

Each Engineering and Manufacturing Marketers’ Meet-Up session will focus on a specialist topic or case study and is targeted at those responsible for marketing and sales, business development, PR, and brand within and engineering & manufacturing setting at all levels.
Building a Sales and Marketing Strategy to Support Growth

E&M Event: Secure Places and Safe Language - an event inspired by the INWED 2023 theme
2023-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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‘Secure Places and Safe Language’ is inspired by the INWED 2023 theme #MakeSafetySeen.
Our guest speakers will share how their work contributes to safety and security. We shall be covering a variety of topics covering feeling secure in places including our workplaces and transport systems and feeling safe in the language we use. Real-life examples and ideas will be explored in a Q&A session to further share ideas and discussions to make everyone feel welcome, safe and secure.
This free online event is an open-to-all event which has been organised by Engineering Together in association with the Women’s Engineering Society Tyne and Tees Cluster and Engineering & Manufacturing Network.
Meet our speakers
PAULA McMAHON, Founder of The Line
Paula is a high profile multi award winning Civil Engineer who educates many on the need for and advantages of a more equitable and sustainable society.
Paula works for Sir Robert McAlpine where she mentors staff working towards professional qualifications and manages the wide reaching and varied social value on the A19 DBFO Project.

She is an Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Trustee and Head of UK Regions as well as being the Honorary Editor for the flagship Civil Engineering international journal.

Paula also is an active Women’s Engineering Society (WES) member where she has recently has been appointed Chair of the WES Climate Emergency Group.

In her spare time Paula set up TheLine to help everyone think about the language they hear and use.

More details and speaker announcements will be added in due course.
In the meantime feel free to check out the contents of the
EngTog YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EngTog
And in particular our past INWED themed play list: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk71WsDGw4TnKXjJ9xWtXMjGIlJpMyHI7

The Top 50 Women in Engineering WE50 2023 celebrates the women engineers who are engaged in safety and security and who #MakeSafetySeen. These amazing women work to keep us safe, wherever we are, whether at work or leisure, at home or online. Following in the footsteps of the WES first Secretary, Dame Caroline Haslett, who invented the three-pin safety plug to protect children from electric shocks, the 2023 WE50 winners will be women who are protecting the public through their work, often unseen and unknown.

Useful Information
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We plan to record this event and store / share this recording with Engineering Together and their associated organisations. By signing up and logging onto the event you are consenting to this.
All Q&A is intended to be ran by the platform chat function. Please note on most platforms this can be copied and saved by others and the name entered shall be displayed. By signing up to this event you are agreeing to be part of the chat.
To minimise interference and to maintain bandwidth upon entry your video shall be disabled, and your microphone muted. The organisers reserve the right to remove anyone from the event.
Eventbrite collects your email address, first name, surname and payment information (not applicable for free event) during check out by default.
We have found some attendees have difficulties on certain platforms, if for some reason you are unfortunate to have an incompatible system you will be able to watch again via our YouTube channel after the event. We will send you the YouTube link when this is available after the event.
Thanks to our sponsors
We have been Engineering Together with a few organisations to bring you this series. A special thanks to them all for providing time and resources to make this happen.
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EMN Marketing Surgery Session
2023-06-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
Contact Samantha Vassallo: +44 (0)777 228 3759

UMi Northern Powerhouse Export Awards - Celebration Day
2023-06-28 | Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Rd, Middlesbrough TS1 2QJ
Shining a spotlight on the export success stories of the past year, the campaign will champion and inspire businesses no matter where they are on their exporting journey.
This year there are 11 categories, including E-Commerce Exporter of the Year, Net Zero Exporter of the Year, and the night’s main award, Northern Powerhouse Exporter of the Year.
As a successful nomination, you will:
🏆 Get recognised as one of the North’s leading exporters.
🎙️ Raise your profile by featuring in the UK-wide campaign including an interactive digital publication, interviews and roundtables.
🤝 Join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and export enthusiasts.
🥳 Celebrate your success with the team at the Celebration Event.
Who’s it for?
Exporters based in Cheshire and Warrington, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Humber, Lancashire, Leeds City Region, Liverpool City Region, North East, Sheffield City Region, Tees Valley, York, North Yorkshire and East Riding.
How do I get involved?
Visit the official website www.NorthernExportAwards.co.uk to nominate your business.
Awards Timeline

Jan 2023
Nominations Open

5 May 2023
Nominations Close

9 May 2023
Judging

28 June 2023
Celebration Event

July 2023
Publication Release

Engineers & Manufacturers Assemble - About NET Zero
2023-07-05 10:00 - 12:00
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Meeting NET Zero targets for the Engineering & Manufacturing sector is arguably the biggest challenge since the Industrial Revolution and whilst some companies have made great strides, some have yet to start.
• But where do you start?
• How long do you have to get it done and ;
• What will be the financial implications for your company if you don’t?
The Engineering and Manufacturing Network Members are assembling again – this time to get an insight into all of the above. We’ll be hearing from Tamma Carrel of ICOR Systems Ltd explaining the legislation that will start to impact all businesses shortly, from Michael Hindhaugh of Lloyds Bank who offer free support and toolkits to help you on start or sustain your NET Zero journey. We will also hear from BTS Fabrications Ltd who recently received their Carbon Neutral Certification and are aiming for NET Zero by 2030.
“Whilst awareness around sustainability issues is growing, with 95% of SMEs now aware of the 2050 Net Zero target – with increasing awareness comes the need to take greater action. Crucial to making this move from planning to action is having a firm and realistic plan in place. There are positive signs that an increasing number of SMEs are establishing their plans for reaching Net Zero with 39% having set a Net Zero target and deadline to reach it by. ” Lloyds Bank Net Zero Monitor.
But that means that 61% have yet to start…is that your business?
Come and find out how you can start and if you’ve already started…who is available to assist.
Peer to peer activity is proven to:
• Improve understanding – when you explain a concept to someone else, you have to think about it more deeply and in a different way. This can help you to better understand the concept yourself – the power of thinking out loud!
• Increase motivation – you are often more motivated to learn when you are working with others and creating a sense of camaraderie.
NB: This event is open to members and non members of the Engineering and Manufacturing Network but preference will be given to members when the event is full.

If you make, manufacture or engineer products please choose the Engineering and Manufacturing Company ticket

If you deliver or sell services into Engineering and Manufacturing, please choose the Service Company ticket option.

Please – only one ticket per person and if you are unable to come as the event approaches – please let us know so we can release your ticket to others. Thanks

How to Get the Best from EMCON 23
2023-07-07 08:30 - 11:30 | Rainton Arena Mercantile Road Houghton le Spring DH4 5PH
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Are you ready for EMCON 23? – the North East’s biggest SME engineering and manufacturing showcase? Do you have your materials in place and an elevator pitch prepared? Do you know who to talk to and what you are looking to achieve?
With EMCON fast approaching, Engineering and Manufacturing Network affiliate and B2B marketing company Horizon Works, in conjunction with Jeni Smith, Founder & Networking Strategist at NetKno, will be delivering a workshop to help you maximise your presence at the event. And we’ve also teamed up with Rainton Arena so you can come and look around where the exhibition will be.
The workshop will help you get set for engaging with the engineering and manufacturing community, generating leads, making new contacts, creating a buzz and making the most out of the day!
This event is targeted at first time and seasoned expo exhibitors; engineering and manufacturing company visitors to the event. Expos are one of the best opportunities to make new connections – if you know how…so come and find out more and orientate yourself with our new venue at Rainton Arena.
In this interactive workshop, you will receive guidance on:
• Event planning
• Lead generation
• Exhibition materials
• Research
• Pre- and post-event marketing, including content, digital marketing and PR
• Event social media tactics
• Networking
EMCON exhibitors will also have the chance to practice and refine their pitches before the event! and attendees can also network with fellow exhibitors and EMN members, and take a tour of the EMCON venue, Rainton Arena.
Horizon Works supports innovators in complex industries and offers a wide range of marketing services across strategy, PR, design and digital.
NetKno helps people and organisations network smarter and its services are informed by academic research and over 16 years’ experience in networking strategy.
NB: This event is open to members and non members of the Engineering and Manufacturing Network but preference will be given to members when the event is full.
Please – only one ticket per person and if you are unable to come as the event approaches – please let us know so we can release your ticket to others. Thanks

Engineering & Manufacturing Marketers' Meet-Up
2023-07-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Horizon Works Marketing 14 Berrymoor Court Cramlington NE23 7RZ
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EMCON 23
2023-09-14 | Rainton Arena Mercantile Road Houghton le Spring DH4 5PH

Increasing the size of your talent pool and plugging the leaks!
2023-09-14 01:00 - 14:00 | Rainton Arena Mercantile Road Houghton le Spring DH4 5PH
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We’re delighted to host Engineering Together and the Womens’ Engineering Society Tyne Tees Cluster at EMCON 23!
This fringe event will take place on site at this years exhibition and is open to anyone Involved or interested in the attraction, recruitment or retention of staff within the engineering & manufacturing sector.
According to the Closing the Gap 2030 Report by MAKE UK, in 2022 there were 92,000 live vacancies in the manufacturing sector, and recruitment remains a real concern.
So what’s the solution? Increasing the size of the talent pool from which to fish can help…but that means no longer “recruiting engineers and manufacturers in your own image”. If we hire individuals who share similar backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives as team members and managers, then we limit the skill sets, the potential innovation and risk suffering from groupthink – stifling new ideas and critical thinking.
Diversity in terms of background, gender, ethnicity, neurodiversity and experience is proven to lead to more innovative solutions, but recruiting from a more diverse pool also comes with its challenges which must be addressed head on. And after spending time on recruitment from diverse groups, we’re still leaking talent! What can we do to encourage retention and return to work for a diverse workforce?
Hear tangible solutions and good practice from engineering & manufacturing colleagues on the attraction, recruitment & retention of a more diverse workforce. Strike a balance between hiring for ease of integration with bringing in different perspectives. Promote diversity, actively seek candidates from different backgrounds and create rounded innovative teams.
It’s good for business!
Timings
13:00 Introductions – Jo Douglas-Harris, Chair of the Women Engineering Society Tyne Tees Cluster
13:05 – 14:00

REACH more candidates – STEMAZING is a Call to Action to collectively amplify the voice of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths so we can create a more diverse and inclusive STEM future
RECRUIT more effectively – language, target groups – with Lauren Bathan Associate Director – HR Partnership at Jackson Hogg Limited
RETAIN more people – peer groups; allies; health & well being, language, team leader & supervisor training; culture; travel – with Paula McMahon, Civil Engineer at Sir Robert McAlpine and Co-Chair SRM Gender Equality Network;
RETURN after absence – flexible or phased return; – STEM Returners – A multi award winning helping employers access the very best available talent whilst improving their diversity & inclusion.
Q & A
14:00 onwards Look around EMCON 23

NE Maintenance Forum meets EMCON 23!
2023-09-14 08:45 - 10:00 | Rainton Arena Mercantile Road Houghton le Spring DH4 5PH
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We’re delighted to host the University of Sunderland NE Maintenance Forum this year at EMCON23 !
This EMCON 23 fringe event will take place on site at this years exhibition and is open to maintenance engineers and operators from companies across the North East.
Come and join us for breakfast and listen to Rob Cook, Senior Engineering Manager for Marelli Automotive, one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector and Aidan Roche from Suez Environmental who specialise in innovations for circular water and waste solutions.
Rob and Aidan will be presenting on all things maintenance mangement, sharing good practice and answering your questions and afterwards you can look round EMCON 23 – the regions specialist Expo for the regions engineering & manufacturing SMEs for even more networking, making connections and peer to peer support.
Timings

Arrival 8.45 am
Fringe event 9am – 10am
10am onwards – look around EMCON 23

Shaping Tomorrows Supply Chain - Procurement Law Dynamics & ESG Imperatives
2023-09-14 14:30 - 15:30 | Rainton Arena Mercantile Road Houghton le Spring DH4 5PH
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We’re delighted to bring this specialist fringe event hosted by Muckle LLP this year to EMCON23
This EMCON 23 fringe event will take place on site at this years exhibition and is open to buyers and suppliers alike from the engineering & manufacturing sector.
Public sector procurement touches all aspects of engineering & manufacturing– and its best practice themes are used by the private sector. In this session Alison Walton, A Legal 500 UK ‘Recommended Lawyer’ and head of our Procurement and Subsidy Control team at Muckle LLP will explore the practical changes that are coming to the law surrounding public procurement, how this will impact both those that write tenders and those that bid for them. Alison will cover:
• The current public regime and how it impacts on private supply chains (payment terms etc)
• What changes are on their way and the impact these will have for all bidders and;
• Best practice themes likely to emerge in private sector
This will be followed by a short session on ESG Imperatives – an insight into the core principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and how how ESG considerations are having a significant impact on procurement decisions across public and private supply chains.
Keep ahead of the curve – combine a bit of CPD and knowledge building with attendance at the regions biggest SME engineering & manufacturing showcase – meet some of your potential local suppliers and buyers.
Timings

EMCON opens from 9am
Shaping Tomorrow’s Supply Chain fringe event 2.30 – 3.30pm
EMCON closes 4pm
