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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...
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...
Tees Valley Business: The Skills for Growth Programme
EMN Weekly Blog: The impact of a crisis on businesses
Its seems that just as we start to get to grips with one crisis in business another one presents itself! First we had the panic brought by Brexit and the impact on our sector from finding new suppliers, new trade routes and new staff. Then throughout Covid Engineering...
IA Growth Join EMN’s Affiliate Programme
Engineering & Manufacturing Network are incredibly pleased to welcome IA Growth back to our affiliate programme. Businesses now need as much support as possible to grow and sustain and the opportunity to work with IA Growth who can support this with their team of...
EMN Weekly Blog: How do you measure success?
How do you measure success? There are a number of metrics we can use but generally it is accepted that this comprises the following 7 elements in regards to business; 1 - Profitability 2 - Number of Customers 3. -Satisfaction Level of Those Customers 4 - Employee...
EMN Weekly Blog: How does a network work?
How does a network work? Well, that depends on the type of network its is. How does Engineering & Manufacturing Network work? The easy answer is 'with' our members. We have built an extremely successful collaboration of businesses by listening and delivering on...
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...
Having a plan in place to measure your journey toward netzero
Are you aware that businesses need a plan in place to measure their journey toward netzero ? We would all like to think that we are working together to reduce carbon emissions and drive a more sustainable future, but are you aware that without an actual detailed plan...
EMN Weekly Blog: The need to build and invest in a sustainable support structure
Its always an absolute pleasure to reward hard work and at Engineering & Manufacturing Network we like to put our money where our mouth is! For almost 6 years, since our inception we have highlighted the benefits of apprenticeships to our network and how working...
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...
EMN’s Weekly Blog: The risk of providing information without all of the facts
Providing advice is something we all do, whether it be with our friends, family, colleagues or perhaps professional advice to our clients. All advice comes with a risk of providing information without all of the facts, or even where an opinion is taken as fact when...
MEMBER NEWS: Excelpoint announces restructure designed for accelerated growth and customer experience excellence
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...
EMN’s Weekly Blog: Businesses looking for an exit
What are your plans for the next 5 years? Many have seen significant changes to their lives over the last 20 months and have decided that now is a time to make a big change. The same can be said for those who own their businesses and are looking for an exit. The...
EMN’s WEEKLY BLOG: Thinking about selling your business?
Succession is a difficult topic for many to broach who own a business no matter what sector they operate in. They recognise that any move out of their 'empire' removes them entirely from something they have nurtured over many years and no doubt experienced highs and...
MEMBER NEWS: Horizon Works bolsters creative team with new designer
North East-based B2B marketing agency Horizon Works has appointed a new graphic designer to further strengthen its creative and digital offering. Michael Newton has joined the company as a graphic designer and brings with him extensive skills in motion graphic...
Spotlight On: MRPeasy achieves 200th customer milestone
MRPeasy achieves 200 UK customers milestone MRPeasy.com, is proud to announce that it has achieved the impressive landmark of 200 customers in the UK. Coming just 2-years on from celebrating 100 UK customers, this marks significant growth for the provider of...
EMN Weekly Blog: 2022 Export Awards
Its been quite some time since we have been able to celebrate the excellence of our region in person and award those who have excelled in their sectors. It was great to see so many Engineering & Manufacturing Network members recognised at this weeks Federation of...
Spotlight On: Isoclad’s Marketing Manager Lauren Miller
1. What is your role at Isoclad & Securiclad Ltd? Marketing Manager at Isoclad & Securiclad Ltd. 2. What does Isoclad & Securiclad Ltd do? Established in 1978, Isoclad & sister company Securiclad have been supplying panel systems for over 40 years....
Spotlight On: NEL Funds – OES Group lays deep foundations for growth with North East Fund investment support
A specialist North East manufacturer is aiming to make a global impact with its unique sustainable offshore industry technology with the help of a six-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund. OES...
Practical Masterclass – Managing sickness absence and poor performance – Thursday 10 November 2022
Would you like more confidence in managing poor performance and sickness absence? It can be complicated but, like everything, it’s much easier when you know how. This employment training course will give you the confidence to handle these kind of issues in-house. Our...
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...
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 Weekly Blog: Ways to support a new business activity or grow what you already do
Thats quite an evocative image - someone handing you a bag of cash. But it also raises a few questions such as who would be so generous and why would they give you money? As businesses we have to ensure that we have the cash to operate which includes so many different...
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...
Member News: Excelpoint – Information for the joint networking
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...
Sponsor News: New Tyne and Wear Metro trains: event at Gosforth depot today
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...
EMN’s Weekly Blog: WHAT’S GOING ON POST PANDEMIC IN THE NORTH EAST ENGINEERING COMMUNITY
As the UK breaks free of the last 20 months and businesses break free off furlough the time is right to make plans for the coming year and how businesses will continue to thrive and creat a sustainable future. COVID-19 has had an undeniable effect on businesses and of...
HR2Day – You’re invited to our seminar
We’d love to invite you to our upcoming seminar Space’s are already going fast for our Seminar at Teesside Porsche Centre on 26th November 2021 Agenda...
Strategic Partner News: Offshore Wind North East 2021 – A national event in a pioneering offshore wind region of the UK
Offshore Wind North East (OWNE) is a leading event that explores themes and opportunities in the offshore wind sector. We bring together an impressive line-up of speakers to update you on their business activities and how to engage going forward. This year we...
MEMBER NEWS: TR Fastenings company information.
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Stadler sponsors: Whitley Bay Football Club junior team
Stadler sponsors Whitley Bay Football Club Under-13s Team Almost a year after Stadler took on responsibility for running the Tyne and Wear Metro trains, the Swiss rail builder has decided to offer financial support to the Whitley Bay Football Club, helping two members...
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...
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...
CMYK set for major North East growth as demand increases
The Newcastle-based operation of national business technology provider CMYK has forecast seven figure growth after successfully establishing its presence in the region. CMYK recently celebrated its first year operating in the North East, having launched a state of the...
Cobots Online has won the contract to fit out the brand new Robotics Centre at Darlington College
TUTORS have been given a tantalising glimpse of the technology heading towards their college that will transform the way the next generation of students learn and work. Darlington College placement coach Tomos Ellis and business development advisor Paul Clark were...
ZEST I/O Join EMN’s Affiliate Programme
Engineering & Manufacturing Network are very pleased to welcome ZEST I/O to our affiliate programme. Zest I/O are only two years old, founded by long term EMN friend Zeynel Badak, but have already built a strong reputation in the digital sector for supporting...
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....
EMN Weekly Blog: Helping businesses find ‘more’
Do you enjoy what you do? Do you leave at the end of the day feeling like you've achieved something? The last 2 years has changed many peoples focus and found them looking for ways to get more out of their day to day. That begs the question.... more what? Money seems...
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...
EMN Weekly Blog: Engineering & Manufacturing Network have created a Peer2Peer network
Where is the best place to get advice? Surely the answer is from someone with the experience and credentials required to answer the query or solve our issue. Engineering & Manufacturing Network have created a Peer2Peer network with support from the North East...
Spotlight On: Ian Nelson, MD and Co founder of NC Group Ltd gives insight into the business and their unique offering.
What does NC Group Limited do? NC Group are a private company set up by Lee Childs & Ian Nelson, both experts in education and training delivery. We are committed to delivering bespoke training solutions which are aligned with business needs, offering a unique...
Member News: EcoVadis have awarded TR Fastenings Silver Medal status for Sustainability
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...
EMN’s Weekly Blog: Engineering & Manufacturing Network are here to help
Are you a manufacturer ? Are you based in the northeast ? Are you looking for support in your business plans? Engineering & Manufacturing Network are here to help in the same way as we do our 300 other members in their many and various plans. We were created to...
AFFILIATE NEWS: Marketing Expert, Horizon Works join EMN’s Affiliate Board.
New partnership bolsters support for North East engineering and manufacturing sectors A new partnership between B2B marketing company Horizon Works and EMN is set to boost business support in North East England. Horizon Works, which is based at Northumberland Business...
EMN BLOG: Learning from shared experience is invaluable for members.
Do you have an experience to share? At our recent EMCON'F' we discussed and debated the importance of being on an #innovation journey irrespective of the nature of your business, and most importantly how sharing your experience of that journey (good or bad) can help...
EMN’s WEEKLY BLOG: Job creation and retention
Job creation and retention are always at the forefront of peoples minds, whether they can influence a situation or not. Politicians use it as a stepping stone, business leaders recognise it as a significant risk to any sectors sustainability and educators know that...
Exhibitor News: LUMO
1. What is your role at LUMO? My role at Lumo is Innovation support analyst, I work with clients at every stage of their innovation journey. With our clients being at the heart of what we do my role is to immerse myself within our clients business helping them make...