EMN Membership News
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: 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...
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...
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...
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...
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: 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...
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...
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: 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...
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: 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...
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: 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...
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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...
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 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...
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 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: 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,...
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: 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...
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: 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...
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...
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: 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...
MEMBERS NEWS: BOUNCING BACK FROM COVI-19 STRONGER,BETTER AND FITTER!
Bouncing back from Covid-19 stronger, better and fitter! These unprecedented times will define who we are in terms of how we respond to these extraordinary and challenging circumstances. It is time for leadership and a proactive response. To support this, we’re...
SPOTLIGHT ON: FUZZY LOGIC STUDIO
In our latest feature 'Spotlight On' we chat to Andy Young, Brand Communication Manager at Fuzzy Logic to understand a little bit more about what they do. What is your role at Fuzzy Logic Studio and what does the company do? My role is to expand the brand’s UK...
AFFILIATE NEWS: GREAT ANNUAL SAVINGS OPERATIONAL TO OFFER ONE LESS WORRY FOR EMN MEMBERS
Great Annual Savings operational to offer one less worry for EMN members As with many other members of EMN, Great Annual Savings Group (GAS) is navigating its way through the current situation with some core principles at heart. Those principles being: ensuring our...
MEMBER TIPS: Adapt to a changing landscape – and keep your company strong
Samantha Vassallo, founder and managing director of B2B marketing company Horizon Works, provides guidance to EMN members on marketing and communicating – both internally and externally – during these challenging times. It is currently a challenging time for...
MEMBER NEWS:Covid-19: Paragon Rapid Technologies produces 5000 PPE face shields
Covid-19: Paragon Rapid Technologies produces 5000 PPE face shields for North East hospitals in partnership with its 3D printing technology suppliers Paragon Rapid Technologies, the North Eastern product development, and low volume manufacturing services provider,...
AFFILIATE NEWS: MHA Tait Walker helping business community with on going support.
MHA TAIT WALKER HELP NORTH EAST BUSINESS COMMUNITY WITH CONTINUITY SUPPORT GROUP THE UK has witnessed a wave of unprecedented change in light of coronavirus; school closures, self-isolation, work-from-home, businesses closing, supermarket stock-piling and increased...
MEMBER NEWS: EXCELPOINT MOVES TO NEW STATE OF THE ART OFFICE
Excelpoint is excited to announce it has moved into a new custom-designed state of the art office within The Work Place, Aycliffe Business Park. The move represents a significant milestone for the fast-growing software company and to celebrate it is hosting a free...
AFFILIATE MEMBER NEWS: MUCKLE APPOINTED NCG’S MAIN LEGAL PEROVIDER
One of the UK’s largest college groups, NCG, has appointed North East independent law firm Muckle LLP as its main legal provider following a competitive tender process. After scoring higher than any other bidder, the Newcastle based law firm for businesses will now...
MEMBER NEWS: STEADFAST SECURITY WINS £2M OF CONTRACTS AND ACQUIRES FIRM
Steadfast Security has come a long way in the last eighteen months, securing contracts worth over two million pounds, purchasing another security firm and according to Business Development Manager Mike McGaun a lot of that success was born from a seed planted at the...
EMN ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF FIRST INNOVATION EVENT
Over the coming year EMN will be holding a range of events around the theme of innovation. This isn’t necessarily about using technology in your processes or even manufacturing the next high tech consumer product, innovation is much simpler than this. These sessions...
AFFILIATE MEMBER NEWS: MHA TAIT WALKER GROWS DATA INSIGHTS TEAM
North East accountancy firm MHA Tait Walker is gearing up for further growth on the back of its specialist Data Insights team, which helps provide strategic growth and insight to businesses across the North East and the UK. Since it was introduced in 2018, the team...
MEMBER NEWS: PARAGON RAPID TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES NEW MD APPOINTMENT
Paragon Rapid Technologies, the company that supports rapid product development through innovative manufacturing technologies and engineering services, is pleased to announce that its Commercial Director, Neil Cook, has been appointed Managing Director. Neil will take...
MEMBER NEWS: MUCKLE SERVE UP CHRISTMAS DINNERS TO PEOPLE IN NEED
Lawyers are more commonly known for serving notices, but this Christmas Muckle LLP has swapped pens for pans and helped Oasis Community Housing serve up a splendid Christmas dinner for people in need. Ten volunteers from across the Newcastle-based law firm have worked...
MEMBER NEWS: BUSINESS DURHAM LAUNCHES FBM COMPETITION
Over 120 students from 17 secondary schools across County Durham are embarking on a challenge to come up with business ideas that will protect the planet. Future Business Magnates, now running for its 15th year, will see school teams of year 8 pupils working closely...
SPOTLIGHT ON: ADAPTDEV
In our latest 'Spotlight On’ feature we chat to Alasdair Macleod, owner of Adaptdev, a digital transformation company and EMN member which helps businesses and organisations take advantage of agile ways of working. Tell us more about AdaptDev. Adaptdev was launched in...
AFFILIATE MEMBER NEWS: MUCKLE ADVISES NOVELTEA ON INTERNATIONAL DEAL
One of the region’s leading law firms has advised Newcastle-based NOVELTEA on its €450,000 international deal on Germany’s TV equivalent to Dragons’ Den. NOVELTEA, which manufactures and sells alcoholic tea blends, has recently toasted success after securing an...
MEMBER NEWS: JOHN HOLMES WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
John Holmes wins FeRFA Award (Federation of Resin Flooring Association), the national body representing the Resin Flooring sector. John was presented with his award at a glittering ceremony held in Nottingham on Friday 29 November and it was made extra special...
SPOTLIGHT ON: KAYE COLLINS, ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING NETWORK
In our latest Spotlight On feature we chat to Kaye Collins, who is Network Support Manager at the Engineering and Manufacturing Network (EMN), working alongside Operations Director Ben Gilhespy. You’ve recently joined the Engineering and Manufacturing Network to...