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📢 Holiday leave laws have changed – are you up to date? Holiday entitlement is often confusing, and with new changes introduced in January 2024, it’s more important than ever for employers to fully understand the rules. Download out Service Provider Member Citation’s...

iCOR has been shortlisted for the IIRSM 2025 Research Project of the Year award, recognising its innovative approach to simplifying UK environmental legislation compliance. Designed to help organisations navigate complex regulations efficiently, iCOR is a digital...

Struggling with holiday leave requests? Managing annual leave can be tricky, especially during peak seasons. Our Service Provider Member Citation have created a free Managing Holiday Leave Guide, written by their HR and Employment Law experts, providing you with...

Breaking Technological Barriers In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, standing still is not an option. At Katmex, we don't just adapt to change, we drive it and champion it. This summer, we made a bold investment in our future, bringing two cutting-edge HURCO...

Book Now Date and time Wednesday, March 19 · 9am - 4:30pm GMT Location The Curve Southfield Road Middlesbrough TS1 3JN Show map Agenda 09:00 - 09:30 Registration, refreshments and networking 09:30 - 10:00 Research England Hydrogen Innovation Project (REHIP)...

Have you considered the potential that tendering opportunities you could bring to your business this year? Tendering opportunities are set to be substantial, so ensuring your business is well-equipped to win those big contracts is crucial. But how can you make sure...

Hartlepool’s ExMesh Engineering has announced today that it is set for significant expansion this year following a £500k investment. As one of the UK's leading metal fabrication companies, ExMesh Engineering will embark on a recruitment drive later this year, as it...

Mark your calendar as the NEAA Annual Awards will return on Thursday 27th March 2025 for a night of recognition and inspiration. Held at Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham, this prestigious event celebrates the achievements of leading companies and individuals in the...

We are pleased to welcome Anneshwa Kazi and Callum Wardle to the FEG family. While Anneshwa joins as Project Process Engineer and Callum joins as Project Design Engineer, both have a real appetite for expanding their experience and developing their skills with the...

Background The objectives of the Tees Maritime Cluster are to: 1) promote maritime skills and careers to ensure a pipeline of talent to drive growth 2) Encourage development of the Tees Valley maritime business ecosystem, and 3) Showcase the Tees Valley’s maritime...

Client: Solo Fencing Systems Sectors: Suppliers of Specialised Fencing Equipment to the Construction and Agricultural Industries Overview For the past two years, Solo Fencing Systems has partnered with Katmex, utilising their gas profiling and oxy cutting services....

Want to learn how Health & Safety can be used as a strategy to level up your business? Download the latest free guide from our Service Provider Member Citation that explores the powerful benefits of prioritising good Health & Safety in your business. From...

Book Now Enrol for our exclusive training courses, designed to provide personalised, hands-on learning with a maximum of 16 participants per course. This limited space ensures you receive focused attention and quality instruction. Don’t miss out—enrol today on a...

On the 4th of December, RARUK Automation is hosting an Automation For Everyone – Technology Showcase at AV Dawson, Port of Middlesbrough from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If you are considering automation or find your business struggling with productivity or labour shortage...

ISR recently undertook work in a local sports club to keep disruption to a minimum. ISR used the smallest of its lasers to clean under benches and remove rust in normally inaccessible areas. This now ensured minimal disruption to club users and recover the area until...

The Encore Group, a major packaging supplier with a strong presence in the food packaging and e-commerce sector and also the largest manufacturer of printed envelopes in the UK, has taken a significant step toward reducing its environmental impact by partnering with...

Engineering project management firm FEG Global is marking 20 years in business this August.  From its conception in 2004 it has grown into a respected international engineering project management operation, with offices in UK and Europe. Consistent Growth in Sectors,...

North East-based Aycliffe Engineering Limited has engaged with manufacturing expert Paul Hind as part of its ongoing commitment to continuous improvement. With over 30 years of experience in engineering and manufacturing, Paul is drawing on his expertise to review...

When it comes to steel processing and fabrication, Katmex provides a complete end to end service, ensuring that every aspect of your product is handled with expertise, precision, and efficiency. From initial quotation to final despatch, our comprehensive range of...

Sales and Marketing in 2025 The new year provides an opportunity for reflection, a pause perhaps, a reset or an adjustment in strategy. It’s a time for many organisations pre year end to plan ahead, review performance, contemplate market conditions and seek...

Combination adds to IPS’s Leading Electromechanical Services Network in California and Western United States Greenville, SC, February 13, 2025 - Integrated Power Services (IPS), a leading provider of electrical, mechanical, and power management systems, has acquired...

March is just round the corner, and you might be thinking of ways to celebrate International Women’s Day. Join our Service Provider Member Citation’s upcoming webinar ‘Tackling the top issues women face in the workplace’ on Thursday 6 March 2-3pm and explore the key...

These sessions are short one off or periodic meetings with key people or a person from a business to identify inventions and help determine whether there is a strong business case for filing a patent application.  The purpose of these sessions is to spend a little...

Did you know in 2023/24, work-related stress cost UK businesses a staggering 16.4 million working days? This Blue Monday is the perfect time to commit to tackling stress in the workplace, not just because it’s a legal requirement, but because you want to create a...

From dark nights to unpredictable weather, the winter months can create challenging conditions and compliance issues for business owners. With news outlets reporting temperatures potentially reaching -16C in some areas this week, there has never been a more important...

Want to simplify sickness absence management? With the colder months upon us, you’re bound to be dealing with an increase in sickness absence. But it’s how you deal with this that decides the impact on your business. That’s where our Service Provider Member Citation...

Want to learn how to boost employee wellbeing this winter? Poor mental health not only impacts productivity but can also increase long-term and short-term absences due to stress related illnesses. It’s your responsibility as an employer to help your employees out...

A tech and business consultancy has been selected as one of only seven consultancies – and the only northern firm - to be part of the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC), Cyber Resilience Audit scheme. As an NCSC-assured service provider, Waterstons – which is...

In the face of the recently published Employment Rights Bill, it's crucial that your business is prepared for significant changes to Employment Law affecting all UK businesses. Our Service Provider Member Citation’s latest guide, 'The Employment Rights Bill: Your...

Walling systems certified to physical security standards like LPS 1175  meet one clean room construction containment requirement. Effective clean room containment requires many additional control measures and specified construction product performance criteria be met....

Commercial solar installers AR Power, based in Washington, have recently completed a commercial solar installation for a well-known company in the North East. SMD specialise in the design, manufacture and deployment of remotely operated and autonomous power and...

Only a few months ago, North America’s Integrated Power Services (IPS) acquired Houghton International, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This acquisition marks IPS’s first significant expansion into the European market, leveraging Houghton International’s established...

T12 Engineering, which was launched just four years ago, with modest investment by its three founders, has achieved turnover of £2.5m for 2023/2024. The consultancy, which works across the global energy and industrial sectors and delivers engineering and technical...

International Women’s Day behind us, the focus on gender equality and workplace safety continues. Since 26 October 2024, the Worker Protection Act placed a new legal duty on employers to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment—shifting the responsibility...

Are you ready for the Employment Rights Bill? Major changes to UK Employment Law are on the horizon, and businesses like yours need to act now. The Employment Rights Bill, published on 10 October, introduces significant reforms that will affect employment rights,...

For 25 years, Katmex have been a powerful force in the heavy equipment manufacturing industry, building a reputation for precision, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to its North East roots. As the company marks this milestone anniversary in 2024, it is not...

Do you know how important a Health & Safety handbook is in protecting your business? It's a legal requirement for every employee to have access to relevant Health & Safety information, making the handbook an essential piece of documentation for your business...

Our team have designed and installed a large solar carport for a local authority in the North East.   https://youtu.be/nm-dAU1ufYo This is a new 196 space car park with a mobility hub funded by the Government’s Transforming Cities Fund based at Holmeside in the...

Includes control systems, switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, automation electronics, NETA-certified services & custom solutions Greenville, SC, January 15, 2025 - Integrated Power Services (IPS), a world-class provider of electrical, mechanical, and power...

Business Durham is delighted to invite you to our annual Get Set Green event on 19th February 2025 at Ramside Hall, Durham. The event builds on the success of the Net Zero Showcase in 2022 and the Get Set Green Conference in 2024 and will focus on inspiring businesses...

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK – [3rd December] The acquisition of Houghton International by Integrated Power Services (IPS) in May this year marked a significant milestone for electro-mechanical engineering in the UK. Now operating as IPS Newcastle, the industry leader in...

Lee Cranston, Managing Director of Katmex, recently joined an influential panel at Tees Business LIVE, held at Wynyard Hall, where he shared insights on Teesside’s promising future as a hub for growth, investment, and innovation. He was joined onstage by regional...

We’re delighted to share the details of our latest Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) case study about UK SMEs, funded through the DASA-delivered Defence Technology Exploitation Programme, advancing innovation in defence through collaboration. We’re sending you...

Being the first dedicated round cutting tool facility in the north of England, employing the first cutting tool grinding apprentice in the NE in over 60 years AND employing the first and only female grinding specialist apprentice in the UK we think are great...

Tendering is a great way to generate additional revenue streams and grow your business but knowing where to start or how to improve your tenders can be tricky. In our Service Provider Member Citation’s latest podcast episode, they’ve teamed up with the experts at Your...

The Royal Academy of Engineering is pleased to invite you to the next in our Building World Class Teams Workshop series. This one is all about FEEDBACK: its presence is the secret to your success; its absence may be why you fail! You might think that a culture where...