MEMBER NEWS

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 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...

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 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 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...

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 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...

Join the Engineering and Manufacturing Network and Excelpoint for a morning of networking and hear from Ian Brown, Managing Director of North East tech firm Excelpoint about the role of technology in automating business processes in the manufacturing and engineering...

As part of Trifast plc, TR Fastenings has been reporting their environmental initiatives and statistics for some years. We are proud to have been recognised by EcoVadis in gaining global business sustainability ratings. EcoVadis are involved in more than 200...

The first phase of the £70m project to rebuild Gosforth Metro depot has been completed, paving the way for the further demolition work on the site, and the construction of a state-of-the-art facility to house the new Metro train fleet. The opening phase of the project...

North East based tech firm Excelpoint has announced a restructure across its operations designed to enable further growth and align its structure around customer-centric policies to deliver the best customer experience for users of its no-code technology. The new...

HR2day, the Darlington-based HR specialist, has announced its first major contract win with a London-based firm. The award-winning firm, which was launched in March 2010, supplies HR support to SMEs across the country. Despite the economic depression experienced...

A Durham metalwork and fabrication company has seen a 900 percent boost in its online sales during the last financial year, highlighting how the Covid-19 pandemic has galvanised ecommerce activities for some sectors. Steelcraft Ltd, which operates from the Drum...

As a member of the North East manufacturing community, we hope you might spare two minutes to help our partners at the Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SAM) Project with their latest industry research, as they look to continue helping the region’s manufacturers...

A major expanded polystyrene manufacturer has hit its zero-waste target, thanks to innovative technology developed by Gateshead-based Tech Projects. Tech Projects, which is headquartered in Felling, delivered new conveyor system solutions to Cramlington-based S&B...

AIR pollution control and project management expert FEG Global has unveiled its specialist odour abatement solution, designed to tackle complex odours from industrial high-temperature frying and cooking environments. FEG’s patent-pending Liquid Gas Contact Scrubber...

As businesses work towards reopening in part or full, and advice from the government continues to change as in the Chancellor announcing the extension of the furlough scheme, employers must plan for any return to the workplace in a way that cares for their people and...

We are pleased to announce the release of two new training courses to add to our portfolio, both certified by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment, @IEMA; Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce Environmental Sustainability Skills for...

Hot on the heels from our recent Edie award success, we are delighted to have been invited to attend the Smart City Virtual Trade Mission: Queensland, Australia on March 16th 2021. The Department for International Trade is bringing together smart cities companies from...

Prominent North East Manufacturing ERP System Provider Makes New Appointments E-Max Systems, the software company providing ERP and MRP systems for manufacturing and engineering SMEs, announced today the appointment of Robert Johnston to the role of Managing Director....

Water management company, Demeter Water Solutions, and care provider, Barchester Healthcare, are delighted to have been announced winners in the prestigious Edie Sustainability Leaders Awards 2021 in the Water Management category after submitting a collaborative...

The 2020-2021 financial year is concluding as the most challenging but defining year for Industrial Workwear, as the Durham based workwear supplier is set to witness over a £500,000 ‘well earned’ increase in sales. Underpinning and driving the growth has been our...

Many small businesses don’t have the financial luxury of an in-house HR department.  The function can sometimes fall into the lap of the Managing Director, or the Finance Director, but rarely does this work as the business evolves and everyday tasks become more and...

Aycliffe Business Park resident Excelpoint is delighted to announce it has appointed two Business Development Managers further extending its growth. Throughout the global pandemic, Excelpoint’s team has continued to work from home supporting customers to efficiently...

Peterborough-based 316 Engineering, which was recently acquired by Go 2 Engineering Group, will work with Gateshead-based Tech Projects to provide end to end engineering solutions to help their customers be more productive and efficient. 316 Engineering, an...