EMN Membership News
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...
Therion Joins Engineering & Manufacturing Network (EMN)
Therion has joined the Engineering & Manufacturing Network (EMN) to support manufacturing and engineering SMEs in gaining clearer, real-time control over their operations. The business works with industrial teams to replace fragmented data, spreadsheets, and...
Integrated Power Services (IPS) Completes Acquisition of TechPro Power Group
Expanding Electrical & Power Management Field Service Lifecycle Solutions Across North America Greenville, SC, [January 28, 2026] – Integrated Power Services (IPS), a leading provider of electromechanical and power management services, today announced the...
IQMS Learning: Where’s the Growth?
ISO 9001 remains the global go-to standard for Quality Management. Recognised worldwide as a benchmark for operational excellence, organisations that commit to it often see real transformation—reflected directly in their P&L. Yet despite its proven value, global...
National Apprenticeship Week 2026 – University of Sunderland Apprenticeship Events
During National Apprenticeship Week 2026, the University of Sunderland is hosting a series of online information events showcasing their full range of higher and degree apprenticeships. Some of the sessions will focus on Engineering, Digital, and Leadership...
Durham University hosting Fourth SME Leaders Masterclass in April
On 23rd and 24th April, the Durham University’s Smart and Scale Up team will be hosting the fourth annual SME Leaders Masterclass at their new state-of-the-art Waterside building. The event will consist of three practical workshops focusing on Organisational Change,...
University Centre Quayside (UCQ) Launches New Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship
University Centre Quayside (UCQ) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship (Level 4). This work-based programme is designed to develop professionally competent project managers through a blend of structured learning,...
Student of the Year Ligia’s Journey to Hartlepool Engineering Success
When Ligia Andrea Salinas Rivera reflected on the moment she contemplated her future career path after deciding to change course, she explained: “I was crying because I didn’t know what to do.” Having arrived in England from El Salvador just four years...
Momentum Training: Engineering Training & Skills Shortages: Why Now Is the Time to Act
Across the UK, the engineering sector is facing a defining challenge, one that will shape the future of infrastructure, innovation, and sustainability for decades to come.That challenge is not technology, investment, or even global competition. It’s skills. The...
New College Durham Information, Advise & Guidance open Event 6th March
https://www.ncl-coll.ac.uk/news/newcastle-college-students-invited-to-government-energy-careers-fair/ You are free to drop by this event anytime between 4.30pm and 6.30pm - we would advise arriving later if you wish to avoid the crowds. We look forward to...
Newcastle College Students Invited to Government Energy Careers Fair
Students from Newcastle College took part in the Government’s first Clean Energy Jobs Fair at the Port of Tyne in December, placing the College at the centre of discussions about the North East’s future energy and skills needs. With around 15,000 new energy jobs...
Citation: FREE HR and Health & Safety compliance checklist
Keeping on top of HR and Health & Safety compliance is an ongoing challenge for UK employers, especially with legislation and best practice constantly evolving. Falling behind can expose businesses to enforcement action, fines, claims, and reputational damage....
Citation: 2026 business timeline for your members
As an employer, staying on top of key HR, payroll, tax and compliance dates is essential – especially with multiple changes arriving throughout 2026. To help, our Service Provider Member Citation, has created a FREE 2026 business timeline covering the key dates...
Con Mech Engineers: All your subcontracting needs under one roof
Just Williams: “How Hard Can It Be?”
A reflection from the Founders’ Fables roundtable event Sitting in a room with some of the North East’s key business founders is a real privilege – one that very few can experience without joining that elite crew themselves. Being surrounded by leaders from across...
Citation: Employee Wellbeing Checklist
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, higher turnover,...
Horizon Works: Review and revitalise – the marketing guide for 2026
How well is your marketing set up for accelerating growth in 2026? Does your business have the strategy and tools in place to support expansion, diversification and recruitment? Or are you facing the New Year with inconsistent marketing assets and underperforming...
Johnston Carmichael tax experts count the cost of the UK’s Autumn Budget
Johnston Carmichael’s tax experts have advised that everyone, from working people to pensioners, will contribute following the UK’s Autumn Budget – with businesses bearing the brunt. Following weeks of speculation, Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled her Budget amid...
HSE publishes its latest annual manufacturing sector statistics
The HSE has released its latest Annual Manufacturing Sector Statistics, covering data up to March 2025 and the findings highlight continuing pressures on health, safety and wellbeing across manufacturing and engineering environments. Key insights include: 101,000...
Integrated Power Services (IPS) Acquires ENA Electronics Inc.
Enhancing Power Management Aftermarket Service Portfolio With Reverse Engineering Capabilities, Renewable Expertise & More Greenville, SC, December 3, 2025 - Integrated Power Services (IPS), a world-class provider of electrical, mechanical, and power management...
New Off-the-Shelf and Modular Palletisers Available from RARUK Automation
End-of-line palletising is a task commonly automated across a range of industries, due to bottlenecks and the risk of repetitive strain injury (RSI) to workers. RARUK Automation can now offer two simple approaches to palletising automation, from partner Robotiq. RARUK...
Citation: Mental health now among the main causes of workplace absence in the UK
With mental health now among the main causes of workplace absence in the UK, employers are facing increasing pressure to manage staff absences fairly and effectively. When absence isn’t handled well, it can lead to increased costs, falling morale, operational...
UCQ: Fully Funded Training for Tees Valley Manufacturers
We have a brilliant opportunity for Manufacturers in the Tees Valley area to support in the drive and efficiency with Fully Funded Training including Business Improvement Techniques Performing Manufacturing Operations Industrial Environmental Awareness Warehousing and...
Citation: Free guide for your members | Employee wellbeing
Managing employee wellbeing is essential for a thriving business. Strong wellbeing can improve staff contentment, boost productivity, and reduce both presenteeism and absenteeism. When staff aren't properly supported, businesses can face lower productivity,...
Citation guide: Managing mental health related absences in the UK
Mental health is now one of the leading causes of sickness absence in the UK, responsible for 27% of short-term and 41% of long-term absences. When absence isn’t handled well, businesses face rising costs, team disruption, morale issues, and even discrimination risks....
MTC: Sustainability Linewalk with Lestercast
A Sustainability Line Walk with Lloyd's Bank customer Lestercast has identified energy saving opportunities and established a pathway for improvement to reduce their GHG emissions as part of their sustainability journey. The first step on that journey begins with a...
MTC: SME focus: making progress happen at Label Apeel
The Challenge MTC were recommended to Label Apeel, a label printing manufacturer in Leicester, by their bank, Lloyds. Following an initial meeting at an MTC technology showcase, Label Apeel decided to engage with MTC to see what benefits could be brought to their...
JOHNSTON CARMICHAEL’S NEWCASTLE DIRECTOR STEPS UP TO NATIONAL LEADERSHIP ROLE
Leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has announced the appointment of Glen Small, VAT & Indirect Tax Director at its Newcastle office, as Head of Construction and Property across the firm nationally. The appointment marks a major...
Just Williams: Time to Challenge, Change and Create Impact
A reflection on the Responsible Business Roundtable event, hosted by Just Williams In a room filled with influential local business leaders and founders, the conversation was never going to be straightforward. But discussing ‘responsible business’ threw curveballs...
Newcastle College: How can I hire an apprentice?
From January 2026, we will be offering new apprenticeships in the following areas: Business- Level 2 Accounts and Finance Assistant. Business- Level 3 Business Administrator. Construction- Level 2 Painter and Decorator. Construction- Level 2 Roofer. Energy- Level...
Discover RS Industrial Services: Powering Safety, Efficiency, and Innovation – at the 2025 Manufacturing & Engineering Northeast Show
RS Industrial Services (RSIS), a leading independent supplier founded in 2001, is excited to display its expertise at the 2025 Manufacturing & Engineering Northeast Show. With over two decades of experience, RSIS has become a trusted partner for businesses across...
Tees Valley Export Fund Is Back
We've launched a second round of the Tees Valley Export Fund – offering a fresh £500,000 funding allocation to help take your products and services to international markets. This grant programme offers financial support to SMEs and larger businesses that are either...
Spotlight On: JKL Mouldings Ltd
What does JKL Mouldings do? Established back in 1971, JKL Mouldings are a trade plastic injection moulding company based in Durham. With a site now exceeding 60,000sq ft, we are able to provide a full turnkey solution for our customers. We are accredited to ISO...
Hartlepool College of Further Education is proud to announce it has been awarded the prestigious Welding Institute Teesside Branch Provider of the Year.
This significant accolade recognises the College's unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional welder training, assessments and qualifications, making a positive impact on learners, employers and the wider welding industry. The award celebrates training providers...
Durham University: Enhance Your Leadership with Behavioural Science
Enhance Your Leadership with Behavioural Science Durham University has launched three professional short online courses in behavioural science, designed for professionals in the engineering and manufacturing sectors who want to enhance leadership, teamwork, and...
University Centre Quayside supporting businesses through change
As a prime provider of funded training across the Northeast and Tees Valley we have been working with Middlesbrough based EMR (formerly Cupral) following there buy out in 2024 . Specialising in producing recycled copper and aluminium. UCQ supported to develop their...