EMN Membership News
Express Engineering Group honoured with The King’s Award for Enterprise for Exceptional International Growth
Express Engineering Group, a global leader in the manufacture, assembly, and testing of precision-engineered solutions, has been awarded the UK’s most prestigious business accolade: The King’s Award for Enterprise. The group, which comprises Express Engineering in...
Citation: Free Health & Safety advice line now available!
Health & Safety questions slowing you down? EMN members can now speak directly to experienced Health & Safety advisors at our Service Provider Member @Citation – free of charge – as part of your membership. Whether you’re dealing with an incident, reviewing...
NorthEdge supports Latus Group to complete fifth strategic acquisition
NorthEdge has supported Latus Group to acquire Cirrus Environmental Solutions Limited (Cirrus), a North East-based occupational hygiene specialist, strengthening Latus' national footprint and establishing the Group as one of the UK's leading occupational hygiene...
TSEC Limited: A Specialist North East Electronics Manufacturer
TSEC Limited, headquartered in Stanley and founded in 2005, focuses on providing application-specific resistor solutions for demanding applications. With strong expertise in designing and manufacturing customised thick film power resistors, high-voltage resistors,...
Spotlight On: Newcastle University and the Future of Engineering Talent
What does Newcastle University do? Newcastle University exists for the public benefit to advance education, learning, and research. We aim to work collaboratively with our many external partners to shape brighter futures, grow the economy, and champion social justice....
AR Power Strengthens Senior Management Team
Washington-based renewable energy company, AR Power, has announced key changes to its senior management team as it positions itself for continued growth and expansion across the UK commercial solar sector. From 1 May, Luke Lubo will be promoted to Technical Director,...
Paragon Rapid Technologies: Bridging Concept and Production
Paragon Rapid Technologies is a UK based engineering firm focused on rapid prototyping and low-to-medium volume manufacturing. Based in the North East of England, they support businesses in transforming early stage ideas into functional, production-ready parts....
Upskill with Engineering and Manufacturing CPD courses at Newcastle University
Newcastle University exists for the public benefit to advance education, learning and research. We aim to work collaboratively with our many external partners to shape brighter futures, grow the economy, champion social justice, and provide high-quality education,...
Newcastle College: Employer Breakfast
Engineering and manufacturing employers across the North East are being invited to start their day with insight, conversation, and practical guidance at series of Employer Breakfast hosted by Newcastle College. Designed specifically for businesses considering how...
Five Newcastle College Students Secure Trainee Welding Roles Following Smulders Bootcamp
A specialist welding bootcamp delivered by Newcastle College has resulted in employment success for five participants, who have secured new roles at leading offshore manufacturer Smulders. Skills Bootcamps are a government initiative, designed to help adults gain new,...
IQMS: Practical support for standards, systems and certification
Standards change. Knowing what matters is the important part. When standards are updated, the biggest challenge is often not the change itself, but understanding what it really means in practice. At iqms Learning, we help cut through the detail and focus on what...
County Durham to Benefit from National Investment in new Technical Excellence College
New College Durham (NCD) is delighted to announce it has been chosen as one of only four colleges across the country to have been recognised as an Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College (TEC). TECs will work with employers, representative bodies, trade...
New EMN Video Series: Key Updates for Engineering & Manufacturing Businesses
We’re pleased to share three new videos featuring expert insights from across our EMN network, covering key topics that are currently impacting engineering and manufacturing businesses. Our first session focuses on the Employment Rights Act 2025, with Lauren Bathan...
Just Williams Prepares for ‘The Everest Expedition’ Charity Challenge at Roseberry Topping
With just over a week to go, the team at Just Williams is gearing up for an incredible endurance challenge – the Everest Expedition: Roseberry Topping Challenge 2026 – all in support of their charity partner, Red Balloons. Taking place on 24 April 2026, the challenge...
Growth and Skills Levy 2026: What’s Changed & How It Affects Your Training Budget
On 1 April 2026, the Apprenticeship Levy is being renamed and redesigned. The government is calling it the Growth and Skills Levy, and alongside the name change comes a fundamental shift in how employers can use the money and how quickly they need to spend it. If your...
Horizon Works Announces New National Series of Invented Podcast
Industrial marketing company Horizon Works is proud to announce the next evolution of its innovation-focused podcast, Invented, with a new, expanded series set to launch in April 2026. The refreshed programme will feature more frequent episodes and a broader national...
Johnston Carmichael: Year end remuneration strategies for company owners
As the tax year draws to a close, there is still time for company owners to take stock of how they’re paid. If you run a company, planning now can help you stay compliant while keeping your tax bill as efficient as possible. Salary, dividends or bonus? Choosing the...
Citation: A fast, supportive route to ISO 9001 for EMN members
As your business grows, keeping everything on track becomes more complex – more people, more customers, more moving parts. ISO 9001 gives you a clear, internationally recognised framework for managing quality and demonstrating it to customers, buyers and auditors....
Celebrating Another Year of Partnership with Ford Aerospace
Ford Aerospace has renewed its membership with the Engineering and Manufacturing Network for another year, continuing its long-standing involvement in the North East's engineering community. Based in South Shields, Ford Aerospace is a leading manufacturer of precision...
Palram and Our Network: Nearly Ten Years of Engineering Collaboration
Palram Industries Ltd has been an outstanding and loyal member of the Engineering and Manufacturing Network for nearly a decade. With over 60 years of experience, Palram is a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic sheets and panel systems, specialising in...
Cobots Online Heading to MACH 2026
Meet the Team and the Cobots Heading to MACH 2026 There is a big difference between buying a collaborative robot from a brochure and building an automated system with a partner who knows your shop floor. At Cobots Online, we’ve always believed that while the...
Skills Bootcamp Opportunities – Middlesbrough College
Preparing to Teach – Level 3 Award in Education & Training (AET) Start Date: 25th March 2026 (Every Wednesday) Delivery: On‑site at Middlesbrough College – Wednesdays, 5pm–9pm Duration: 16 weeks Employer Contribution: SMEs: £136 Large Employers: £408 Typical...
Citation: A free practical guide to managing team wellbeing for EMN members
A thriving team is shaped by the culture you create, the support you offer, and the processes you put in place. When wellbeing is strong, businesses benefit from happier people, better productivity, and lower absence. When it’s not, they risk burnout, low morale and...
New Dale Power Solutions St Albans Base Opens as Commercial UPS Southern Hub
Dale Power Solutions has opened a new, expanded site in St Albans, marking a significant milestone in the continued growth of their commercial Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) division. Following sustained division success and increasing demand across key sectors,...
FREE Tendering Guide: An introduction to tendering
Finding and winning contracts can be complex, and many businesses miss out simply because they’re unsure where to start. That’s why our Service Provider Member; Citation has created a FREE Tendering Guide to help your organisation: Understand the tendering process...
NEPS Embarks on a New Phase of Strategic Growth
NEPS has entered a new phase of strategic growth as it closes the doors on its original warehouse at Unit 8, Octavian Way, Team Valley Trading Estate, and moves into a significantly larger facility at Unit 1. What began as a sizeable space four years ago has quickly...
Horizon Works Announces New National Series of Invented Podcast
Industrial marketing company Horizon Works is proud to announce the next evolution of its innovation-focused podcast, Invented, with a new, expanded series set to launch in April 2026. The refreshed programme will feature more frequent episodes and a broader national...
Strengthening Local Supply Chains Through Collaboration
Client: Curl Moducons Location: Washington, North East England Sector: Steel Fabrication & Coated Components Overview At Katmex, we believe strong local supply chains are built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to quality. Our ongoing relationship...
Industry X.0 – From Talk to Traction: What Should Manufacturers do Next?
Industry X.0 – From Talk to Traction: What Should Manufacturers do Next? Why the latest data from the International Centre for Industrial Transformation should change how you lead industrial change. The journey toward digital transformation for manufacturers in the UK...
Why Your CNC Machines Are Losing You Money
In the high-stakes world of UK manufacturing, there is one metric that dictates whether you’re thriving or just surviving: spindle run time. It’s the heartbeat of your business. Yet, in workshops across the country, a silent thief is at work. Every lunch break, every...
Build advanced electrification and manufacturing capability in your organisation
Applications are now open for the September 2026 cohort of Newcastle University’s Level 6 BEng Product Design and Development Engineer Apprenticeship. The programme is designed to help ensure your organisation has the skills and expertise needed to drive critical...
S&A Fabrications Acquires Prism Planning and Launches Search for New Principal
S&A Fabrications has announced the acquisition of Prism Planning, a respected planning consultancy operating across the North East and beyond. Founded in 2008, Prism Planning has built a strong reputation over nearly two decades for delivering high-quality...
TSEC: Custom vs High Volume Resistor Manufacture – A Comparison
When designing systems for high-reliability applications, selecting the correct resistors is critical. A wide range of standard resistors is available from the large resistor manufacturers, but what if standard resistors cannot meet the stringent demands of the end...
Versatech Engineering Partners with BMI for Vacuum Furnaces in UK & Ireland
New Anglo-French Collaboration: Versatech Engineering Ltd are delighted to announce that they are the Sales and Service Agent for BMI in the UK and Ireland. If you have any questions or enquiries about the Vacuum Technology on offer from BMI please reach out to...
Just Williams: Marketing & Sales for Engineering and Manufacturing SMEs
Introducing Just Williams In engineering and manufacturing, excellence is rarely loud. It’s precise, methodical and built on decades of experience, incremental innovation and hard-won trust. The businesses that keep our supply chains moving and our industries...
Why Managing kVA Capacity Is Key to Reducing Energy Costs
Why kVA capacity management is just as critical as reviewing your commodity cost Many businesses pay for more "capacity" from the grid than they actually use or require. This is known as Available Capacity “KVA” Reducing kVA is one way of reducing energy charges and...
Masfix: The Hidden Supply Chain Driving Manufacturing Efficiency
In manufacturing, production rarely stops because of a missing million-pound machine. It stops because of a missing £0.10 bolt. That single fastener, the worn cutting tool not replaced in time, or the consumables that didn’t arrive when expected — these are the silent...
Expanded Metal Mesh for Architecture, Flooring & Security
From façade design to industrial flooring, expanded metal is quietly shaping the built environment around us. The Expanded Metal Company has been manufacturing expanded metal mesh in Hartlepool since 1889. For more than a century, the material has been used across...
From Compliance Concerns to Compliance Confidence: What We’ve Built at iCOR
Most organisations manage EHS legal compliance the same way they have for decades: spreadsheets, quarterly legal reviews, and hoping nothing slips through the cracks. With legislation changing more rapidly and ESG becoming an increasingly important supply chain...
Aycliffe Fabrications : From First-Year Apprentice to Award Finalist – 45 Years of Skill Passed from One Generation to the Next
What does 45 years of craftsmanship look like? It looks like this. A first-year apprentice standing beside the company’s very first apprentice from 1980, now Technical & Estimating Manager, sharing knowledge, experience and a passion for doing things properly. In...
Archer-IP: Are your product improvements protected?
Why North East manufacturers should take a closer look at patents A North East manufacturer added three dots to one of their products. That was the invention, three dots, arranged in a specific triangle on a lifting hook. It sounds almost too simple to patent. It...
Citation: Must-know FWA guidance for your members
As an employer, staying on top of HR and compliance is essential - especially as the Fair Work Agency (FWA) prepares to launch in April 2026, bringing stronger enforcement powers under one regulator. To help, our Service Provider Member Citation has created...
Citation: FREE Health & Safety policy template
FREE Health & Safety policy template With constant employment law updates, it’s easy for employers to focus on what’s changing. But core compliance requirements still apply. If your organisation has five or more employees, you are legally required to have a...
JOHNSTON CARMICHAEL APPOINTS AUDIT PARTNER TO SUPPORT NEWCASTLE GROWTH
Leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its Newcastle office with the appointment of Gemma Gibson as Audit Partner. Gemma joins the firm following continued investment in the North East and the rapid growth of its...
Superheat providing engineers with on-site heat treatment solutions
Superheat is a full-service provider of on-site industrial heat treatment solutions, uniquely focused on delivering wireless, remotely controlled electrical resistance and induction heat treatment services. Our approach is built around precision, safety, and...
Citation: Our Employment Rights Act Hub for your members
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is now law — and some of the biggest changes start landing from April 2026. Now’s the time to get ahead and start preparing. As an employer, staying on top of HR and compliance is essential - especially with the Employment Rights...
Horizon Works: Maximising your presence at trade shows and exhibitions in 2026
Trade shows and expos remain some of the most powerful opportunities for companies to connect with buyers, showcase innovation, and build meaningful relationships. But simply turning up and hoping to come away with a host of hot leads isn’t enough. With competition...
Citation: A fast, supportive route to ISO 27001 for EMN members
How do you handle design files, customer data or other sensitive information in your business? ISO 27001 provides a clear, internationally recognised way to put structure around how that information is protected — and to demonstrate this to customers, buyers and...
S&A Fabrications specialist group of UK-based steel fabricators shares insights
1. What does S&A Fabrications do? We are S&A, a specialist group of UK-based steel building, fabrication and construction businesses delivering practical, high-quality solutions to the agricultural, commercial and industrial sectors. Operating through S&A...
Citation: The Employment Rights Act guide for your members
As an employer, staying on top of HR and compliance is essential - especially as the Employment Rights Act 2025 brings some of the biggest changes to employment law in decades, with the first measures due from April 2026. To help, our Service Provider Member Citation...