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MEMBER NEWS: Engineering firms partner to strengthen offering across multiple industries.
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...
Strategic Partner: Made Smarter Smart Factory Innovation Hub
Our Smart Factory Innovation Hub enables businesses to test the latest digital manufacturing solutions in a broad range of applications, before investment. We are looking for businesses of all sizes who are eager to embrace the power of digital technologies. The Made...
EMN PARTNER: Innovation boss Simon Green hands over CEO role to Estelle Blanks as SuperNetwork eyes next phase of development
Sunderland-based innovation support agency, Innovation SuperNetwork, has announced a change in management structure with current CEO, Simon Green appointed as Chair and Executive Director, Estelle Blanks, taking up the role of CEO from April. Speaking about the...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Garry Sheriff, Managing Director, ITPS.
1. What is your role at ITPS? As Managing Director of ITPS and head of the leadership team my role is to identify, develop and direct business strategy to achieve our aims. Business is about relationships, and I play an active role in ensuring that our customers are...
EMCON NEWS: EMN move EMCON date to 8th of July 2021 to allow for a safer show.
MEMBER NEWS: Industrial Workwear’s digital advancements are leading their growth journey for new people skills.
Industrial Workwear are creating 5 new jobs in their Consett based head office, after what has been described as the most challenging, rewarding, and eye-opening year of the companies 20-year history. The new roles will be split across the business from operational...
EMN NEWS: Engineering a joined-up approach for best practice
NBS, the leading specification platform for the construction industry, has teamed up with the Engineering and Manufacturing Network (EMN) to provide guided support and best practice advice to its members.This collaboration will further strengthen EMN members’ business...
MEMBER NEWS: Global Precision continue to expand with new investment and high demands.
Global Precision continues to ramp up their company expansion - after already having invested £1.7m with a move into a new factory this year - by securing funds to buy £750,000 worth of additional machinery. Global Precision Ltd provide manufacturing solutions across...
MEMBER NEWS: Industrial Workwear celebrates a record year during the pandemic
2020 isn’t a year that’s going to be marked down in the history books as a particularly positive one, but for Industrial Workwear it’s shaping up to be a record year. Not only have the Consett based workwear company weathered probably one of the most volatile...
MEMBER NEWS: Charlie modelling the Peakyshielder
Face coverings are mandatory in many public spaces across the UK. For those who find wearing a face mask uncomfortable or prohibitive, face shields are considered to be better than no protection at all. Paragon Rapid Technologies has devised a means of attaching a...
MEMBER NEWS: Tech Projects appoints new General Manager following change of ownership
Experienced director, Michael Donachie, has been appointed to spearhead growth at specialist manufacturing and engineering firm Tech Projects. Tech Projects, based at an extensive and well-equipped site in Felling, Gateshead, designs and manufactures conveyor systems...
MEMBER NEWS: Manufacturers continue to invest in innovation during UK lockdown
MORE THAN a dozen North East manufacturers have been supported with funding to enable them to innovate during the UK lockdown. Small and medium-sized manufacturing and engineering businesses from across the region have been backed in their plans to pivot during the...
MEMBER NEWS: Start up ZEST I/O wins new customer to deliver tailor
ZEST I/O Limited has welcomed a new customer Abfad Ltd and is working together to develop a tailored based, Cloud Internet software programme and licensing of patented technology to companies overseas. Abfad Ltd is recognised for their innovative approach to solving...
MEMBER NEWS: E-MAX Systems prepares for uplift in activity as manufactures recommence operations.
E-Max Systems has ended the first half of 2020 in a strong position, despite the disruption to business caused by the ongoing global pandemic. The company is preparing for a busy six months ahead as UK manufacturing ramps up activity amid increasing calls to reshore...
MEMBER NEWS: E-max Systems celebrates another ‘big’ win with the announcement of new client, the Bignall Group.
E-MAX SYSTEMS CELEBRATES ANOTHER ‘BIG’ WIN WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW CLIENT, THE BIGNALL GROUP E-Max Systems, a leading UK manufacturing ERP software provider, today announced the highly successful Bignall Group as a new client. Operating from its base in Shildon,...
EMN & EMCON NEWS: Decision made to move EMCON to March
For 12 years EMCON (formerly Durham Oktoberfest) has brought together thousands of visitors and exhibitors to share with the best of the region's engineering and manufacturing community. We have heard from some of the regions biggest industrial names and influencers...
MEMBER NEWS: JOIN JUST WILLIAMS FOR BRAND NEW SALES WEBINARS.
Given the recent and significant changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided to theme this month's offering around the amazing resilience many of you are showing; highlighting the importance of flexibility and adaptability in an ever-changing...
AFFILIATE NEWS: Unmissable insight from Lockton
Supreme Court backs policyholders in business interruption test case The UK’s Supreme Court has released its landmark judgment in the COVID-19 business interruption insurance test case. New entrants plug capacity gaps at January reinsurance renewals Sufficient...
MEMBER NEWS: ITPS WINS PLACE ON KEY GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT SCHEME
Tech expert ITPS has won a place on the Crown Commercial Service’s flagship procurement framework, G-Cloud 12, which is set to help it boost the firm’s share of public sector contract work. The G-Cloud framework is part of the government’s push for a ‘cloud first’...
AFFILIATE NEWS: A RECORD YEAR FOR MHA TAIT WALKER CORPORATE FINANCE
MHA Tait Walker Corporate Finance team are celebrating a record year in 2020 completing over £100m worth of deals for North East businesses. Despite the current economic climate due to the pandemic, the team, which is led by Corporate Finance Partner Steve Plaskitt,...
AFFILIATE NEWS: MHA Tait Walker launch post Brexit hub for businesses.
Businesses are facing a huge challenge to get all the information and help they need to plan for and succeed in a post-Brexit world. In the Summer of 2020, to help businesses on their journey, MHA Tait Walker, a leading accountancy, and business advisory firm created...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Chris Williams MD of FEG Global shares insight into the brand.
1. What is your role at FEG Ltd? I’m the Managing Director and Owner. I founded the company in 2004. We’ve since built a large and experienced in-house team while retaining the small business ethos our clients' value. 2. What does FEG Ltd do? We’re a specialist...
MEMBER NEWS: Excelpoint and Altia-ABM announce a new partnership to support acceleration of digital technology.
Excelpoint and Altia-ABM announce a new partnership to support the worldwide acceleration of digital transformation North East based software innovator Excelpoint, is the new partner of the global software specialist Altia-ABM. The new partnership will see the...
MEMBER NEWS: Planning a path to success
Teescraft Engineering Plant Manager Michael Carr discusses how using E-Max ERP has helped them streamline processes & become more efficient Leading North East engineering firm, Teescraft Engineering, has recently invested in its future success with the...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Alan Cheesey Director of Prep-Rite UK Flooring Services
What is your role at Prep-Rite UK Flooring Services Limited? I am a director of the company along with my partner Lyn. I do the hands-on work whilst Lyn does everything behind the scenes! We run a small team who are trustworthy and responsible, there is excellent...
EMN NEWS: Welcome to our new board member Paul Wilson from EDM Zone.
Paul Wilson is Founder and Managing Director of EDM Zone Ltd, who has been solving problems in precision engineering for over 40 years. Paul started his career as an apprentice at Parsons, eventually becoming a time served Toolmaker. His skills and dedication were...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Zeynel Badak, Managing Director of ZEST I/O
What is your role at ZEST I/O? Founder and Director. What does ZEST I/O do? We ‘digitise, automate and streamline’ our customer’s business processes by:- Cloud based ERP, MRP, CRM software, etc. Associated consultancy services. What gets you out of bed in a morning?...
MEMBER NEWS: Horizon Works announces new partnership with Innovation SuperNetwork
B2B marketing agency Horizon Works has underlined its support for innovative North East businesses, by joining Innovation SuperNetwork as a partner. Innovation SuperNetwork is a ‘network of networks’ which brings together more than 50 partners and 5000+ businesses to...
MEMBER NEWS: Mechanical engineering firm gets £357k in tax relief for developing aircraft engine cleaning machine
A mechanical engineering specialist has been rewarded with £357,000 of government tax incentives after revolutionising the way aircraft engines are cleaned, R&D tax specialist Catax can reveal. Catax are tax consultants specialising in R&D Tax Credits, Patent...
MEMBER NEWS: Digital gateway to success for steel company
A County Durham-based metalwork and fabrication company is going from strength to strength with the continued expansion of its online brand that offers ready-made products to customers in the UK and Europe. Steelcraft Ltd, which specialises in manufacturing...
AFFILIATE OFFER: GAS putting their staff first.
The leadership at Great Annual Savings Group (GAS) are currently putting the finishing touches to a return-to-work plan to ensure a safe operating environment for its 300 staff across the UK. The Group is making a significant investment in ensuring its offices are...
MEMBER NEWS: Human Connection needs to be a central topic on our agendas right now
How two leading people brands are joining forces to highlight the importance of people in our businesses now more than ever. EngageNE and People Power come together to bring the spotlight on to employee engagement in our region. EngageNE - the network run by EMN...
MEMBER NEWS: Fuzzy Logic Studio lands multiple nominations at industry awards.
Fuzzy Logic Studio Lands Multiple Nominations At Industry Awards An innovation company which recently put down roots in the North East of England is celebrating after landing four nominations at an international industry award show taking place next month. Fuzzy Logic...
AFFILIATE NEWS: MARKET COMMENTARY FROM BREWIN DOLPHIN
The UK is, as we know, very much in unchartered waters, with the current lockdown unprecedented in recent British history. There’s also little benefit in my describing the recent movements in financial markets, which are plain for all to see, beyond acknowledging that...
AFFILIATE NEWS: Manufacturing Temperature Check during the pandemic
Manufacturing Temperature Check during the pandemic Our recent MHA UK Manufacturing sector temperature check surveyed our clients and contacts across the country to assess the impact of the pandemic. We have compiled an infographic detailing the results of the survey...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Smart Manufacturing Solutions (SMS)
1. What is your role at Smart Manufacturing Solutions? We are the founders and Directors of SMS (from left to right) Peter Williams Director of Quality Assurance & Systems, Craig Wood Director of Operations Adam Smith Director of Sales 2. What does Smart...
AFFILIATE NEW: We chat to Paul Shields about being an Affiliate Partner of EMN.
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AFFILIATE NEWS: Meet Paul Shield, Partner of MHA Tait Walker
Paul is a chartered accountant with more than 22 years of experience acting for owner-managed businesses. His work sees him advising clients across a broad spectrum of industry sectors, but with a particular specialism in manufacturing and engineering and property and...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Steve Nicholas Managing Director of IQMS Learning
1. What is your role at IQMS Learning? Managing Director. 2. What does IQMS Learning do? We deliver Auditor Training & Consultancy in ISO and other Standards. For example; learn about or Implement ISO 14001 or train as a CQI & IRCA Auditor...
EMN NEWS: Apprenticeships, it’s a no brainer.
All business persons when asked about their concerns will list succession within their companies as a major issue and yet frequently miss one of the most important ways to address this. Since our inception Engineering and Manufacturing Network have promoted...
MEMBER NEWS: Funky Chunky Furniture have increased their workforce by 60%.
Funky Chunky Furniture Ltd have grown their team by over 60% in the last two months, and they're still recruiting for more team members to join us. The consumer shift to online retail and significant growth in the home improvement and DIY retail market, has meant that...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Orca Cleaning has appointed Ken Lowes to drive growth and break new industrial markets.
WHAT IS YOUR ROLE AT ORCA CLEANING? My recent new role at Orca Cleaning Services makes me the companies first ever dedicated Product Sales & Service Representative, after working for Safetykleen for 3 years as a Service & Sales Representative TELL US A LITTLE...
MEMBER NEWS: Tech Projects bolsters design team with project engineering duo
Gateshead, UK-based Tech Projects has strengthened its in-house design team with the addition of two project engineers. The company, which is based at an extensive and well-equipped site in Felling, designs and manufactures conveyor systems as well as manufacturing...
MEMBER NEWS: Paragon Rapid Technologies achieves the BSI Assurance Mark
Paragon Rapid Technologies, the North-Eastern product development support company, has been working hard to raise its levels of service and quality across its three business streams and now has a BSI Kitemark to prove its achievements. The BSI Kitemark represents...
AFFILIATE NEWS: North East businesses warned against supply chain fraudsters
Businesses across the region are being advised to exercise extreme caution after the emergence of a new type of fraud. Verifying businesses This could include logging on to Companies House and using Creditsafe, together with internet and review searches, to verify...
MEMBER NEWS: Just Williams launches sales and marketing ‘Hybrid’ to deliver SME success
Just Williams has launched a new blended approach to sales and marketing designed to lay the foundations for long-term business growth. After the introduction of experienced marketeer, Emma Storey, last year to the Stockton-based sales company the business has been...
MEMBER NEWS: Global Precision Ltd relocate to 19,000 sqft state of the art premises to accommodate for growth and investment.
Although the pandemic had caused delays with our planned factory move, I’m pleased to announce that we’ve now completed the relocation to our newly built 19,000 square foot factory in Haworth. This will allow us to grow further and invest in more machinery to conduct...
MEMBER OFFER: Horizon Works is offering a marketing health check for EMN members.
EMN member Horizon Works is a B2B marketing agency specialising in working with innovative companies from complex sectors including manufacturing, engineering, scientific, life sciences and technology. Horizon Works offer a full range of marketing services in-house...
MEMBER NEWS: Engineering specialist steps up to Coronavirus challenge with new stainless steel solutions.
Gateshead, UK-based Tech Projects has applied its specialist stainless steel fabrication expertise to develop a hand sanitising unit and screen, which will support safe working practices and social distancing in the food processing sector . The company, which is...
MEMBER NEWS: CBILS LOAN SCHEME IS SLOW AND CUMBERSOME
We frequently hear from our clients that the CBILS loan scheme is slow and cumbersome. Previous advice directed applicants to first go to their bank, whilst this makes perfect sense due to the existing relationship it often results in incomplete CBILS applications and...