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As a leading provider of apprenticeships and health & safety training for businesses across the UK, we understand the need to prioritise high-quality service and provide transparent information for all our clients and customers. This is why we created, with the...

HQ Fabrication Ltd are a team of Engineers and Fabricators based in South Shields with a wealth of experience in manufacturing, marine engineering, product design and process consulting to name just a few.  The company was set up by Chris Hall in 2017 and has...

In this month’s edition of Connected we’re sharing a round-up of our Second Life series, designed to outline the experience and expertise within our organisation. We wanted to do this through our people – putting them at the forefront and telling their stories about...

Electromechanical engineer Houghton International is renowned for its pioneering advancements in life-extending electro-mechanical assets, boasting a track record of successful, world-first projects across a wide range of sectors. But its most recent project has...

The FEG Global engineering team recently designed and installed a new cold store for North East based prawn processing business, Libra Seafoods. The expansion meant increased capacity to allow for new opportunities and business growth. Family-owned prawn processor...

North-East based Engineering Project Management company FEG Global has won the WhatIF contract for the concept design and feasibility phase of a new, sustainable factory in Tamale, Africa. A co-production facility, the site is as innovative as it is sustainable, using...

Advanced Renewable Power (AR Power), a leading solar panel installation company based in Washington, has won a substantial national contract with Dunelm Stores, a major retail chain. Dunelm Stores is a well-established national retail chain in the UK, offering a wide...

Less than six months after donating a dozen MacBooks to a North East school to help pupils design and build robots, Opencast has donated another 12 laptops to a second local school. David Sarginson, our head of software development and a STEM ambassador, explains why....

Demand for data centre capacity has reached an all-time high and the appetite for working remotely and shopping online in the post Covid era means that this demand will only continue to increase. Data centre sector growth requires physical space and room to grow as...

Durham Lifting, one of the founding manufacturers of modular spreader beams in the UK, is proud to announce a new strategic global partnership with Mercia Lifting Gear LTD. The partnership will see Mercia Lifting Gear become a distributor of Multisec Spreader Beam...

What does Theo James do? Theo James are a Manufacturing & Engineering recruitment consultancy based in Seaham. We have  specialist consultants working in the following disciplines Senior Appointments & Leadership Supply Chain/Logistics, Management Quality -...

From October until March 2024, HSE will be inspecting manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids or coolants in their machining processes. Inspectors will be focused on how employers are ensuring workers are protected from exposure to fluid or mist...

Battery energy storage systems can unlock the next steps in decarbonisation strategies for energy managers, according to new data. A BESS acts as a reservoir, storing energy for use later. This has applications in peak shaving and load management, as well as...

Engineering Project Management firm FEG Global brought an interactive survey to their stand at this year’s PPMA exhibition. The survey asked engineers to answer, “What is the key cost driver for your current projects?” There were 4 available answers to choose from:...

A specialist County Durham engineering contractor is to double its turnover by expanding across the UK and Europe after securing a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund. DT LPG...

HSE IS INSPECTING MANUFACTURING BUSINESSES THAT USE METALWORKING FLUIDS OR COOLANTS IN THEIR MACHINING PROCESSES. Inspectors are focusing on how employers ensure workers are protected from exposure to fluid or mist generated by computer numerical control (CNC)...

In today’s business landscape, asset finance is a great way to help your company grow, enabling access to vital resources without compromising on cash flow. Spreading the cost of equipment, machinery, vehicles, or office equipment can help facilitate further growth...

Given the truly harrowing scenes witnessed around the world in recent years caused by extreme weather events, humanity’s need to rapidly electrify from renewable energy sources has never been starker. Growing electromechanical engineers Houghton International are...

North-East based Engineering Project Management company FEG Global has won the WhatIF contract for the design and feasibility phase of a new, sustainable factory in Tamale, Africa. A co-production facility, the site is as innovative as it is sustainable, using a...

Improvements in efficiency, organisation, health and safety, productivity and ultimately profitability has seen the team at Fairgrieve Compression Moulding win recognition at a prestigious national awards event. General Manager Barry Davidson and office manager Dawn...

Electro-mechanical engineer Houghton International is proud to announce its largest-ever intake of apprentices and trainees in its 39-year history, underscoring its confidence in growth across all their key sectors, especially renewable energy. This significant...

Volvo Energy and Connected Energy announce ambition to jointly develop second-life battery energy storage systems The expected systems will combine used batteries from Volvo Group’s electric buses, trucks and machines with Connected Energy’s proprietary technology...

Two employees at Sunderland based hydraulics company Hydraulic & Offshore Supplies (HOS) are celebrating as they successfully achieve the NEBOSH Health and Safety qualification. With health and safety being a major focus within the business, hose technicians Laura...

Darlington, County Durham, 02.08.2023 - Paragon Rapid Technologies, a leading name in the UK's prototyping and manufacturing sector, proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary, commemorating two decades of assisting innovation and providing exceptional service,...

Cobots Online, North East automation specialists, is now an official Certified System Integrator (CSI) for Universal Robots. As market leaders in collaborative robots, Universal Robots have become a driving force in their rapid integration in manufacturing operations....

27th July, Wallsend - CJM Recycling is delighted to announce that it has won the Small Business of the Year award for Tyneside & Northumberland, from the prestigious North East Business Awards (NEBA). Winning this sub regional 'heat' means that the growing...

Excelpoint, a leading North East tech firm, congratulates Lee Dodgson on achieving his Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship. Excelpoint takes immense pride in its team accomplishments, and Lee successfully completing his apprenticeship is a time of celebration for...

EMN is dedicated to strengthening the engineering and manufacturing community in North East England… and providing a support network for our members. And for Gateshead-based B2B Injection Moulding Ltd and its Director Dawn Flynn, being part of EMN has been a hugely...

North East-based tech firm Excelpoint welcomed Maja Kowalska, Hannah Board, and Jessica Cowan from Carmel College Sixth Form, Darlington, for a marketing work experience week, allowing them to gain invaluable insights, paving the way for their future careers in the...

The Tees Tech Awards 2023 was a night filled with anticipation, joy, and emotion as the tech community of Teesside gathered at the Kirkleatham Walled Garden Pavilion. With over 300 people in attendance, the event was organized by Tees Business in association...

Darlington-based recruitment agency Recruitrite has been honoured with a Digital Transformation Award at the 2023 Tees Tech Awards, recognising its exceptional adoption of Excelpoint’s no-code technology to transform business operations. The awards, organised by Tees...

Aerospace and Electronics sectors driving growth Key findings: Output and total order performance similar to last quarter UK and export orders remain steady, but balance between the two even. Margins steadily becoming positive, prices cooled from peak but still high...

It can take many years of struggling to grow your business to the point when you can sell it for what you had hoped. Yet getting it to that point is only part of the challenge. The next step is making sure you and your family can enjoy the benefits for many decades to...

According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), sickness absence for those with long-term health conditions is at its highest point since 2008, with a record high of 104.9 million working days lost. This is a massive problem for employers. How do you manage the...

We’re launching an exciting competition over at Citation and we thought you might want to share this opportunity with your members. With the cost of living rising and budgets not stretching as far, it’s important that your members are prepared when the Health &...

Wallsend, Tyne & Wear - 23rd May 2023 - After a year of rapid post-pandemic growth, North East based waste management company CJM Recycling Limited has posted a big increase in turnover from £1.3m (2020-21) to £5.2m (2021-22). The period has also seen significant...

North East-based Excelpoint, a leading no-code technology firm, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the highly anticipated TechNExt No-Code Arcade. The event will take place on the 21st and 22nd of June at Northumbria University, Newcastle. In addition to the...

Cirrus Environmental Solutions Ltd is delighted to be joining the Engineering and Manufacturing Network this year as a Service Provider. We’re looking forward to taking part in some of the excellent events which EMN put together throughout the year. Cirrus is an...

Batteries from yesterday’s electric vans will help power the EVs of tomorrow in a pioneering new project in the North-East. North Tyneside Council is revitalising its Killingworth Site depot, in a multi-million-pound project supported by the European Regional...

Excelpoint, the North East-based tech firm specialising in no-code software solutions, has announced the hiring of a new Senior Software Engineer, Jean Paul Bodiong, to its growing team. With over 15 years of experience in the software sector, Bodiong will play a key...

Jagdesign (4M) Ltd's new hybrid hydro energy system will be trialed in households across the North East to help local people cut down on their heating and electricity bills during the cost-of-living crisis. Jagdesign (4M) Ltd was recently awarded the regional...

Employment status. Two words that can strike fear into the heart of any business owner. When you are the one responsible for the Health & Safety of your people, it can be hard to know where the line stops. What if you have contractors on site? What if you’re using...

Renewable heat firm, Reheat, has welcomed its latest recruit as the organisation targets continued growth with major brands in the UK, supporting their net zero ambitions. Sustainability expert, Matt Keniston, has joined the Northumberland-based firm as its new Head...

Visit Survey We are reaching out to request your help in completing a questionnaire related to perceptions of AI assistive technology. This questionnaire is an essential part of our involvement in the A-STAR project, an Innovate UK funded project, which aims to...

How to reach architects and specifiers with RIBA CPD Check out our latest webinar to discover what CPD is, why architects and specifiers benefit from RIBA-accredited CPD, and how you can access the RIBA CPD Providers Network’s full range of benefits. Our latest...

E-Max Systems, the leading provider of ERP software for manufacturing and engineering SMEs, has announced that their cloud-based ERP solution, E-Max ERP, is being implemented by the Advancing Innovative Manufacturing in the South of Scotland (AIMS) Project as part of...

Book Now North East engineering and manufacturing companies will be given support in driving operational excellence through Lean Tools & Techniques and Industry 4.0, with a series of events next month. The Lean Workshop Group in collaboration with the Sustainable...

Azets, the UK Top 10 firm is pleased to announce that it has promoted Angela Ingham to Audit Director in its Wynyard office. This key promotion demonstrates Azets’ commitment to growing the business regionally and the confidence in the North East market. Angela is an...