EMN Membership News
Practical masterclass – equality and diversity in the workplace
Date: Thu 27th Nov Time: 9:30am-11:30am Venue: Zoom with Muckle LLP Address: Online Cost: £270.00 Would you like more confidence in handling equality obligations and avoiding discrimination in the workplace? It can be complicated but, like everything, it's much...
Spotlight On: IQMS Learning
What does iqms Learning do? We deliver Training & Consultancy in Management Systems, Auditing and Environmental Sustainability. For you, that could be; Building a Certified ISO Management System for your business Training your staff to get value from their Systems...
Spotlight On: Momentum Training Solutions
What does Momentum Training Solutions do? At Momentum Training Solutions, we’re helping to close the UK’s engineering skills gap by delivering high-impact, practical training right where it matters most: on your site, using your equipment, and with minimal disruption...
RAEng Ingenious Programme – Grant Funding £3,000-£30,000
About Ingenious The Ingenious public engagement grants scheme prioritises projects that reach diverse and underrepresented audiences including communities in the most deprived neighbourhoods in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and that engage with...
Citation: Free guide for your members | Probationary Periods and Employment Law
Managing probation periods properly is vital to protect your business and help new hires succeed. But with employment law constantly evolving, it’s not always easy to know what rights apply — and when. That’s why our Service Provider Member, Citation, has created a...
Scottish Enterprise backs T12 Engineering to drive offshore wind innovation
T12 Engineering has secured significant funding from Scottish Enterprise to advance a pioneering mooring system for floating wind turbines that could cut installation times in half. The floating mooring system is designed to simplify the deployment and maintenance of...
Lockton Insights: July 2025
Payment considerations following ransomware attacks Businesses can be tempted to quickly authorise requested ransom payments to re-normalise operations. However, this is not a decision any company should take without thorough consideration and due diligence. Read more...
Introducing Libellum: Excellence in Inspection, Testing & Quality Services
Based in Middlesbrough, Libellum is a trusted provider of advanced inspection, testing, and quality assurance services across a wide range of industries. Our comprehensive offering includes Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods such as ultrasonic testing, magnetic...
Horizon Works steps forward with new brand identity
Industrial marketing company Horizon Works has launched a new brand, visual style and website. The brand is built around a modular, shifting logo that reflects the services and key sectors Horizon Works supports: advanced manufacturing; precision engineering;...
Employment Rights Bill: Free roadmap, guide and webinar resources
BREAKING NEWS: The government’s NEW roadmap for employment law The government has released their Employment Rights Bill roadmap – and it includes timelines for consultations and planned implementation dates for big changes. From Statutory Sick Pay...
How can SMEs avoid insolvency during economic uncertainty?
In reality, the last 10 years have been challenging for the SME market. Laura Keegan, senior associate in our banking and restructuring team, reflects on this last decade and offers some tips on how your business can deal with the ever-present uncertainty in the...
Navigating the UK Internal Market Scheme (UKIMS): What your business needs to know
The government scheme created to simplify business trading between Great Britain and Northern Ireland – the UK Internal Market Scheme (UKIMS) – is now open for businesses to register. With the full implementation of the UKIMS, businesses across Great Britain (England,...
Register Now – Northumbria’s Graduate Jobs and Placements Fair 2025
Don't miss out... Bookings have now opened to register your interest for a stand at our Graduate Jobs and Placements Fair 2025, taking place on Tuesday 21st October 2025 from 10.30am to 3pm in Sport Central at Northumbria University’s city campus. This flagship event...
Collaborations between our EMN members
At The Engineering & Manufacturing Network we love to hear about collaborations between our members and this one highlights the value of our community brilliantly! Lockton one of our Affiliate members informed EMN members earlier this year about the softening of...
Exciting News from SOS Industrial Group
Now an Official WD-40® Distributor – The Full Range, Right at Your Fingertips We’re proud to announce that SOS Industrial Group, The MRO Experts, is now your official WD-40® distributor—bringing you the complete line of trusted WD-40® products designed to help...
Spotlight On: Fairley Gunn Group
What does Fairley Gunn Group do? Fairley Gunn Group is the parent company of a networked group of engineering-centric businesses with collective vision to Champion & Support British Manufacturing. What makes Fairley Gunn Group great? We provide a platform,...
Citation: Upcoming Employment Rights Bill changes – FREE guide
The government’s Employment Rights Bill is being hailed as the biggest update to workers’ rights in decades – bringing around 30 changes. Whether or not it gets passed in July, one thing’s clear: change is coming. And with new rights like day-one unfair dismissal,...
Horizon Works strengthens creative team with new appointment
North East England-based industrial marketing specialist Horizon Works has welcomed a new Senior Creative Designer to the business. Alex Finney has joined the company as it continues to experience growing demand for its creative expertise in sectors such as...
Lockton: Insight Newsletter
How D&O insurance can help protect against cyber related liability The consistent evolution of cyber-attacks has solidified cyber liabilities as a key topic in many boardrooms. Directors and officers may face shareholder litigation alleging negligence –...
JOHNSTON CARMICHAEL WELCOMES LEADING TRANSACTION TAX EXPERT TO NEWCASTLE TEAM
Leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its presence in the North East with the appointment of highly experienced tax specialist, Adrienne Paterson, as Tax Director in its Newcastle office. Adrienne is one of the region’s...
Spotlight On: Bay Plastics
What does Bay Plastics do? Bay Plastics are the regions premier plastics fabricator and material supplier with 25 years experience in servicing the UK and beyond. We have a huge range of expertise in all aspects of plastic fabrication including laser cutting /...
Integrated Power Services (IPS) Grows to 100 Locations Spanning North America, Europe, Caribbean Markets
Expanded Network Delivers Electromechanical and Power Management Aftermarket Services Greenville, SC, June 19, 2025 - Integrated Power Services (IPS), a world-class provider of electrical, mechanical, and power management systems, recently achieved a significant...
Free guide for your members | Recruitment and retention
With hiring challenges showing no signs of slowing down, now’s the time to sharpen your approach to recruitment and retention. Our Service Provider Member Citation has created a free expert guide to help you attract the right talent, build strong teams, and keep your...
Spotlight On: Cirrus Environmental Solutions Ltd
What does Cirrus do? Cirrus Environmental Solutions Ltd provides comprehensive occupational hygiene and environmental monitoring services to businesses across the North East and the UK. Our core focus is helping organisations manage and control exposure in the...
Citation: Two essential guides to keep your members supported this summer
Summer’s here - and with it comes the challenge of keeping teams supported while managing workloads and employee leave. Our Service Provider Member Citation has shared two free guides to help you support your people while staying compliant and efficient. These...
Spotlight On: Muckle LLP
What does Muckle do? We’re a leading commercial law firm based in Newcastle upon Tyne and with a hub in Cumbria. We provide commercial legal advice, including in relation to trading contracts, data and intellectual property, corporate, property, dispute, construction...
Spotlight On: Far Logistics
What does Far Logistics do? Far Logistics is a freight forwarding company that provides global ocean, road, and air freight services. We handle all aspects of logistics, from freight movement to customs clearance to tracking shipments and bespoke solutions for all...
Lockton: Insight Newsletter
Ensuring the right cargo cover amid tariff uncertainty US import tariff changes have already created significant trade disruption in the cargo market. Further changes could prompt adjustments to shipping schedules, and may expose transported goods to risk. Avoiding...
Help your members master holiday leave management with our free guide
With summer just around the corner, now’s the time to get on top of holiday leave. Our Service Provider Member Citation has put together this expert free guide on handling holiday leave, it is packed with expert advice to help you manage requests fairly, stay legally...
ENGINEERING SUCCESS AT FORD AEROSPACE
Ford Aerospace has expanded its engineering team with the appointment of Nakul Narashima Murthy as a junior manufacturing engineer. Based at the precision component specialists’ manufacturing facilities at Tyne Dock in South Shields, Nakul will be focused on...
Derwentside College: Get the support that works for you – WELCOME TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Get the support that works for you! Derwentside College is inviting local employers to offer T Level students a work experience placement – 45 days spread across the rest of their course, with no cost to your business. Our students are studying: Building Services...
Spotlight On: NVQA Ltd
What does NVQA Limited do? NVQA Limited are a business management consultancy, dedicated to enhancing organisational efficiency and effectiveness. We specialise in helping organisations implement, achieve and maintain ISO certifications through a supportive mentoring...
Lockton – Navigating Cyber Incidents
Dear EMN member, Ransomware attacks pose a significant threat, as recent incidents targeting UK retailers have demonstrated. Join our crucial webinar, "Navigating Cyber Incidents: Your Essential Response Strategies", where we'll equip you to understand these attacks,...
Citation: FREE managing long-term sickness absence guide for your members
Mental health is the leading cause of long-term sickness absence in the UK, with 42% of working-age adults with long-term conditions experiencing anxiety or depression. Every year, 300,000 people with long-term mental health conditions fall out of work entirely – many...
Tyne Design Week: A Bold New Festival Launching in the North East
23–27 June 2025 The North East’s first ever Tyne Design Week is here, a bold new festival set to put the region on the UK design map. From Trunki inventor Rob Law MBE to Atomhawk founder Ron Ashtiani, 12 live design challenges, 15+ open studios, and boundary-pushing...
Citation: Free Mental Health Toolkit – Support Your Members in Creating a Culture of Care
Mental Health Awareness Week may be over, but supporting wellbeing at work should be a year-round priority. That’s why we’re sharing a free mental health toolkit from our Service Provider Member Citation, created in collaboration with Andy’s Man Club. It includes...
Seta powers up training for Sunderland manufacturer
One of the world’s largest pump manufacturers is benefiting from a major skills boost thanks to Washington-based engineering training provider Seta. Staff at Grundfos Manufacturing in Sunderland have undertaken a range of courses with Seta – and the training they have...
Why Growing Our Own Talent is the Way Forward
The Tees Valley is a region built on a foundation of industry. Today, it employs approximately 25,000 people in the manufacturing sector, according to ONS, accounting for 9.3% of total employment. That’s significantly higher than the national average of 7.5%,...
Lockton: Insight Newsletter
Derisking BESS projects While BESS projects are growing in size and capacity, new projects are not without risk. Having appropriate risk mitigation measures in place is critical for ensuring resilience and securing attractive insurance terms. Read more Construction...
Your members will love these upcoming Citation webinars!
Want to stay ahead of key Employment Law changes and win more business this spring? Our Service Provider Member Citation is hosting three free expert-led webinars in May and June designed to help your business strengthen your processes, win more business, and create...
Mental Health Resources from Citation
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re excited to share some fantastic resources from our Service Provider Member, Citation. Citation has teamed up with Luke Ambler, founder of Ambler Training and Andy’s Man Club and a passionate advocate for mental health, for a...
JOHNSTON CARMICHAEL BOOSTS NEWCASTLE TEAM WITH SENIOR TAX HIRES
Leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its tax offering in the North East with a series of senior tax appointments. Will Hamilton, Rebecca McColl and Zita Duggan have joined the Newcastle office to further strengthen its...
Spotlight On: Breadalbane Finance
What does Breadalbane Finance do? Breadalbane Finance are an independent commercial finance broker. Our mission is to partner with businesses to achieve their goals using a modern funding solutions with traditional relationship values. We work with a broad panel of...
Experienced hydraulic engineer recognised with Lifetime Achievement Award for ‘bigging’ up Teesside
Paul Griffiths, founder of hydraulic engineering firm Industrial and Marine Hydraulics (IMH), has been awarded Tees Business’ Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his life’s ambition to give his time, talent and efforts to others in Teesside. The third annual...
FEG Global: INDUSTRIAL DESIGNS FOR EURO GROWTH AS NORTH EAST FIRM GIVEN PATENT APPROVAL
An innovative North East engineering company that is designing game-changing industrial equipment for food manufacturing plants is set to embark on an ambitious UK and European growth drive after being awarded full patent approval for one of its products. FEG Global’s...
Northumbria University: Help to Grow Management course September
What is the Help to Grow: Management Course? Evidence shows improving and developing effective management practices can result in a productivity boost of up to 10% for your business 1• Help to Grow: Management is a unique leadership and management course designed to...
Integrated Power Services (IPS) Acquires Power Systems Testing Company in California
Growing NETA Field Services Capabilities & Expanding IPS Footprint on West Coast Greenville, SC, May 1, 2025 - Integrated Power Services (IPS), a world-class provider of electrical, mechanical, and power management systems, has acquired Power Systems Testing...
Citation: Free guide to managing heat stress
With warmer weather making conditions tougher for workers, it’s important to understand the risks of heat stress and how to manage them effectively. Heat stress can impact concentration, productivity, and overall health, making it crucial for employers to take...
GEM Partnership has delivered people solutions to organisations across the Northeast.
Human capital is fundamental to the success of our organisation, since inception in 2009 and expansion in 2017 encompassing a training division, which was a direct result of labour and talent shortages in the northeast. GEM Partnership has delivered people solutions...
Just Williams: The Power of Alignment
In the mad dash to adopt the shiniest new technology and jump on the latest trends, so many businesses are overlooking what truly moves the needle, ensuring your sales and marketing teams are on the same page. Those who prioritise aligning sales and marketing strategy...