MEMBER NEWS
Fully Funded Emergency First Aid at Work Training & First Aid for Mental Health
Seta are holding both a one day Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work course and a one day First Aid for Mental Health course for companies looking to give their staff basic First Aid training. Dates are available until end of the year. This course could be fully funded...
Lockton Insight Newsletter 07 July 2022
Ukraine war to impact the specialty insurance market Reinsurers and insurers in the specialty market are adjusting their underwriting strategies following material losses. Read more Spotlight on UK COVID transmission & infection insurance claims While claims...
NTG completes acquisition of ABS Precision Engineering
NTG is expanding its capabilities and resources with the acquisition of ABS Precision. Specialists in hydraulic bolting markets and supplying customers globally, ABS will join the NTG group of companies and will continue to scale its operations as part of a larger...
Five new appointments for North East Tech Firm Excelpoint
North East tech firm Excelpoint has enjoyed a positive first-quarter performance with increased sales and recognition in the FSB, North East Business, and Aycliffe Business Park awards. It has continued to build on the sales momentum from 2021, acquiring new customers...
Muckle: Employment Case Law Update Webinar
Date: 20 September 2022 Venue: Zoom Webinar Time: 9.30 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. Employment case law update Keep up to date with changes in employment law including key legislative and case law developments and practical guidance with the third of this year's quarterly online...
Resource: 10 key leadership competencies
Infographic: Leadership Skills Have your leadership team got the necessary behaviours for performance, success and fulfilment? 10 key competencies of leadership As leaders, we have to cover many different aspects in our roles. The infographic below identifies 10 key...
Azets Newsletter: Is now the time for your company to turn to electric cars?
Why should companies make the move to electric cars? The UK’s net-zero carbon strategy is rightly focusing minds in a way we’ve never witnessed before and this is showing through increased demand for electric battery company cars. Pure-electric cars currently share...
NBS Manufacturer Newsletter: Discover what specifiers want from CPD
RIBA CPD Report: The changing landscape of CPD Earlier this year, we surveyed hundreds of architects about how they prefer to undertake CPD, their opinion of RIBA-approved CPD and what they want to see from CPD providers in the future. The results have now been...
Horizon Works: June update – industry news, advice, events and more…
Welcome to our June newsletter! It's certainly been a busy June! We have exhibited at some fantastic events, started a number of new client projects and delivered workshops with partner organisations such as Edge Innovation and the Tees Valley Business Challenge. We...
Energy a Balanced Future Networking Event
Headline sponsor In partnership with Energy a Balanced Future Networking Event Delivering for a net zero future Date: Thursday 14th July 2022 Time: 9.00 - 14.30 Venue: Hilton, Hull, HU2 8NH Book your place today Our next Energy a Balanced Future (EBF) Networking event...
Lockton Insight Newsletter 23 June 2022
Fintech risks rise among deteriorating investor sentiment Fintech companies will need a clear and compelling business strategy to attract the funding they need to succeed. Read more War exclusions in cyber policies – an insurance litigator’s perspective War...
Commercial training requests for welding soar 200% in first quarter of 2022
The Gestamp Training and Wellbeing Academy, based at Aycliffe Business Park (Newton Aycliffe) has seen external demand for its specialist welding training increase by 200 per cent in the first quarter of 2022, compared with figures for the whole of 2021. Situated...
Azets Newsletter: VAT annual adjustments – it’s time to act to ensure claims are maximised
Businesses that generate income that is exempt from VAT (those in the financial, insurance, healthcare, property sectors, to name a few) or have activities that are classified as being non-business (provided for free) are required to perform VAT partial exemption and...
MARK SELECTS NEL FOR INVESTMENT SUPPORT AS NEW ENGINEERING BUSINESS GOES FOR GROWTH
An experienced Tyneside engineer is taking on the next stage of his entrepreneurial journey with the help of a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund, Supported by The European Regional Development Fund. Mark Ranft set up Select Works to...
Signpost: Fully funded mental health & wellbeing courses from Tribero partner Optimum Skills
Signpost: Fully funded courses from Tribero partner Optimum Skills We would like to signpost you to some fully funded, blended-learning opportunities available from our trusted partner, Optimum Skills Ltd, for those who are over 19 years old. These short...
New operations manager joins The Expanded Metal Company’s ExMesh™ security division
Andy Hall, who hails from Middlesbrough, has joined The Expanded Metal Company to lead on manufacturing operations in the ExMesh™ division and he will be spearheading a continuous improvement programme. The Expanded Metal Company’s ExMesh™ range offers innovative...
Promoted Event: Business Showcase – Together Towards NET ZERO
Book Now Meet with a wide range of exhibitors who can help your business become more energy efficient, reduce costs and have a sustainable future. About this event Business Durham offers you this unique opportunity to meet with a wide range of exhibitors who will be...
Varying a contract: why and how you might change the terms
We discuss the reasons why you might want to change your contract terms or agree to a change suggested by the other party and then consider the ways a contract can be varied. When might you consider varying a contract? Changing circumstances can mean the parties...
Catax Newsletter: Do You Know A Company That Has Created Patented Inventions In The UK?
Do you know a company that has created patented inventions in the UK? If so, they will be eligible for a lower effective corporation tax rate of 10% - rather than the standard 19% - on their relevant profits. The Patent Box tax relief is the Government's way of...
AZETS Newsletter: HMRC Targeting Supply Chain VAT Fraud
HMRC Targeting Supply Chain VAT Fraud Company directors who either commit VAT fraud or fail to demonstrate procedures to prevent VAT fraud in the supply chain are being targeted by HMRC with a trader monitoring campaign shaped by The Kittel Principle, which...
Tribero Blog: High Performing Teams and TRUST
High Performing Teams and TRUST The 6 Key Characteristics of Successful Teams Why some teams come together to perform well, and some don't. What is the secret to high performing teams? This is the question most teams and organisations ask themselves on an ongoing...
NBS Manufacturer Newsletter: Discover how to make your marketing budget go further
Webinar: Third Party Certification Explained Certification gives manufacturers an advantage in a competitive sector as certified products provide reassurance to specifiers that any performance claims have been independently verified. In this webinar, NBS’ Head of...
Metal mesh manufacturer expands into the home improvement market
The Expanded Metal Company has launched a new range of home improvement products, in a move that will see it enter the DIY market and strengthen its offering to homeowners, smaller-scale builders and interior designers. The Hartlepool-based firm – which is a pioneer...
Horizon Works announces Corporate Sponsorship of NOF
B2B marketing company Horizon Works has further embedded its presence in the energy sector, thanks to a new sponsorship agreement. Horizon Works, which is based at Quorum Business Park in Newcastle, has announced that it has become a corporate sponsor of NOF, the UK...
Lockton Insight Newsletter
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Formula Plastics renews NEL investment relationship as part of new scale-up strategy
A County Durham injection moulding firm has renewed its longstanding relationship with the North East’s most active business investor as part of its plans to double its turnover by the end of next year. Formula Plastics has worked with NEL Fund Managers to bring in a...
Muckle LLP Employment Case Law Update
Register Keep up to date with changes in employment law including key legislative and case law developments and practical guidance with the second of our quarterly online updates from members of our employment team. This session will last no longer than 60 minutes and...
The impact of inflation on North East SME’s
The impact of inflation on North East SME’s, with guest speaker Mauricio Armellini from the Bank of England. About this event The rising cost of living in the UK is now squeezing small and medium-sized businesses, with many feeling the impact of higher energy prices...
New Stadler trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro reach another significant milestone, with start of production of the first bogies
Just over two years since Stadler and Nexus signed the contract for 46 new trains for Tyne and Wear Metro, the manufacturing process is well under way and the process to build bogies — structures with wheels attached that carry the bodyshells — will soon begin in...
Anglo Scottish EV readiness webinar 11th May – 12:00
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/anglo-scottish-ev-readiness-webinar-tickets-327958902907 Get your business EV ready Anglo Scottish Asset Finance would like to invite you to join them and their partner Diode Energy, on a webinar on Wednesday 11th May at 12:00, to...
Showcase Tees Valley: May 4th 2022: Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
As part of the Tees Valley Business Challenge, we will be holding a free to attend large-scale supply chain event on May 4th 2022 at Middlesbrough Football Club (summary info below). We are anticipating over 250 SME visitors on the day and we would delighted if you...
FABRIC ACADEMY LOOKS TO BROADEN GLOBAL REACH WITH NORTH EAST FUND INVESTMENT SUPPORT
A North East marketing training academy is aiming to expand its global reach with the help of a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund. Fabric Academy creates and delivers webinars and courses for...
MESMA DEVELOPING AMBITIOUS GROWTH PLANS WITH NORTH EAST FUND BACKING
A specialist North East ‘software as a service’ firm is programming its own ambitious expansion plans after securing a six-figure investment from the North East Growth Capital Fund Supported By The European Regional Development Fund. Mesma offers a comprehensive...
MHA Tait Walker Insight – Business advice, now for tomorrow
In this weeks newsletter we celebrate our impact on a report which led to a change in UK legislation - 0% VAT on energy saving materials. We also share some of our latest insights and blogs including succession planning and the importance of cashflow modelling. We are...
NBS Manufacturers Newsletter: Featuring our review of the CCPI
A new code for a new era The Code for Construction Product information was created to help manufacturers improve the standard of their product data and how they present the data to specifiers, therefore prioritising building safety. Download our whitepaper to learn...
Member News: Paragon CNC Technologies invests in an additional lathe
Paragon has acquired a new CNC lathe to help meet demand for precision machined components from its oil and gas, automotive and industrial customers. Paragon CNC Technologies, a division of Darlington-based Paragon Rapid Technologies Ltd. and a diversified...
Tech firm Excelpoint WINS the FSB North East Business and Product Innovation Award
Tech firm Excelpoint has won the North East Business and Product Innovation Award in the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Celebrating Small Business Awards. Ian Brown, CEO of Excelpoint, received the award at a prestigious event held at the Newcastle Gateshead...
MHA Tait Walker Spring Statement 2022 – Key Highlights
Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Spring Statement today in the House of Commons, against a backdrop of rising fuel, energy and food costs. His challenge was laid bare as prices rose by 6.2% in the 12 months to February - the fastest for 30 years. The Spring...
Commercial Property Management – Back to Basics
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 is the most crucial piece of legislation governing the commercial property market - but how much do we understand it? In our first Commercial Property Management - Back to Basics session, commercial property specialists Charlotte...
Building Fabric Manufacturers: How to get specified
https://manufacturers.thenbs.com/events/building-fabric-manufacturers-how-to-get-specified Are you a building fabric manufacturer looking for new ways to generate leads and win orders? Have you considered the specification route? With thousands of building fabric...
North East based tech firm Excelpoint is shortlisted for a Business Product and Innovation Award
North East based tech firm Excelpoint is shortlisted in the Business Product and Innovation Award category in the North East Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Celebrating Small Business Awards. As a non-profit organisation, the FSB offers its members a wide range...
SMART THINKING FOR SMS AS IT TARGETS DOUBLE GROWTH
Smart Manufacturing Solutions, SMS Ltd, started with just three people when it launched in November 2020, when the country was in the thick of the global coronavirus pandemic. Today, it employs a team of 10 office staff, who are based from its headquarters at Byron...
MHA Tait Walker Insight – Business advice, now for tomorrow
In this weeks newsletter we are looking at all things tax year end. What should you be planning for ahead of the April deadline? Read on to find out more. We are always here to help and support so please do not hesitate to get in touch. Considerations - Tax Year End...
New Account Manager Appointed at North East Outsourcing Company
New Account Manager Appointed at North East Outsourcing Company Daniel Pinkney has been announced as the new Account Manager in Hudson Outsourcing’s plans for expansion. His role will include maintaining a clear line of communication between Hudson and their clients....
Durham-Based Consultancy Launch Procurement Division
Durham-Based Consultancy Launch Procurement Division As Hudson Outsourcing’s plans for growth and expansion continue, the Company appoints a Procurement Director to lead their latest division. Daniel Gibson will be heading Hudson’s new division, Hudson Procure. He has...
EMN Welcome Zest I/O As A New Affiliate
EMN are always impressed when we see a new business grow and develop into new markets. Our latest affiliate ZEST I/O have done exactly that. Many of us will have known Zeynel Badak for a number of years and we are very pleased to welcome him onto our affiliate board...
The Tees Valley Collaborative Skills Development Partnership (Skills for Growth project)
Are you an SME employer looking to upskill your team and grow your business? The Skills for Growth Programme is a joint initiative from Teesside University International Business School and Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) to identify business’s skills gaps and...
Marketing Lunch and Learn 2022 Marketing Trends and Essentials
Join EMN and Horizon Works to learn how to make improvements and drive your marketing strategy forward. About this event As you launch into 2022…Are your marketing essentials in place? Do you have a focussed marketing strategy? Are you maximising on marketing trends...
Horizon Works bolsters marketing team with new digital marketing executive
Horizon Works bolsters marketing team with new digital marketing executive North East-based B2B marketing agency Horizon Works has appointed a new staff member to support its creative, PR and digital offering. Holly Farr has joined the company as a digital marketing...
Webinar: Marketing strategy for 2022
Marketing Masterclass for Manufacturers - Marketing Strategy for 2022 With 2022 nearly upon us, it's time for marketers to start planning for the year ahead. Robin Cordy, Marketing Director at NBS, hosts our final 'Marketing Masterclass for Manufacturers' of 2021 with...