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Mitigating the risks around mass timber construction
Amid growing pressure to reduce the construction sector’s carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency, the industry is increasingly adopting the use of sustainable materials such as mass timber. To avoid any delays or higher cost of insuring such projects it is...
Senior designer joins Horizon Works
Peter Willis has joined B2B marketing company and EMN affiliate partner Horizon Works as Senior Creative Designer. Peter, who has nearly 30 years of experience in the design industry, will be spearheading brand development for Horizon Works’ clients and delivering...
How can I reduce my inheritance tax bill?
Inheritance tax can place a huge financial burden on your loved ones. These steps summarised below can help you manage your estate, so more of your wealth goes to those you wish to benefit. Families in the UK paid a record £7.1 billion in IHT in the financial year...
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Spotlight On: New Horizon Marketing and Advertising LTD
What does New Horizon Marketing and Advertising do? We offer a range of Digital Services for B2B companies, primarily encompassing Organic and Paid Search campaigns, as well as Web Development. Our campaigns consistently prioritize lead generation, a particularly...
Spotlight On: World Options
What does World Options do? We work in partnership with all the major carriers such as DHL-UPS-FedEx-DSV and many more UK and International shipping companies. We offer their services at discounted rates through a free online shipping portal. We give our customers the...
FEG Global Awarded Contract for International Sustainable Factory Design with WhatIF Foods
North-East based Engineering Project Management company FEG Global has won the WhatIF contract for the concept design and feasibility phase of a new, sustainable factory in Tamale, Africa. A co-production facility, the site is as innovative as it is sustainable, using...
Spotlight On: SMS Tech
What does SMS Tech do? SMS Tech support organisations in digitalising their operational areas and removing the requirements of paper, in turn this supports the demonstration of compliance and targets of Net Zero. The product is fully customisable and is able to...
Penshaw View helping employers upskill their workforce.
Process Improvement Basics
We’ve all heard, and may have been involved, in widely recognised process improvement techniques; Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen etc. But how to choose a technique? I think this question, unless a particular technique is recognized within your sector, is often asked too...
High-quality training brings tremendous value to your business.
At Darlington College, we understand that high-quality training brings tremendous value to your business. As one of the region’s leading providers of business training, our dedicated Business Development Team has a proven track record of working in partnership with...
Work Skills Development Courses
Manufacturing Pre-Employment Programmes, Apprenticeships, and Short Training Courses Statistics prove that effective work skills training and personal development opportunities for employees is a sure way of retaining and recruiting good people who feel valued and...
Level 2 Engineering courses with a hands-on focus from Newcastle College.
Newcastle College have started another class of Level 2 Engineering courses with a hands-on focus, practical experience and a sound understanding of theory and principles of Engineering. Our learners are developing foundation competence in manufacturing, maintenance,...
EMN Members to present at a sector insight event for Careers Practitioners.
Education Development Trust are inviting two businesses from Engineering Manufacturing Network to present at a sector insight event for Careers Practitioners. Advanced manufacturing session will be delivered in the afternoon beginning at 2.15pm. There are 2-3...
The School of Engineering at the College held its first meeting with its refreshed Industry Advisory Board.
The School of Engineering at the College held its first face-to-face meeting with its refreshed Industry Advisory Board. The College’s senior leaders and the management team from the School of Engineering welcomed new faces to the board where the meeting started with...
Community Co-created Distributed Manufacturing Platform
Researchers from Loughborough University, Durham University, University of Derby and Teesside University are working on a project titled “Community Co-created Distributed Manufacturing Platform”. This project aims to examine what communities would like access to, in...
SWDT has introduced a T-Level qualification in maintenance, installation and repair for engineering and manufacturing
New to September 2023, SWDT has introduced a T-Level qualification in maintenance, installation and repair for engineering and manufacturing. This 2-year qualification is equivalent to three A-levels giving students an accelerated pathway into an apprenticeship...
Strategic Workforce Planning Tool
Teesside University are currently working on a research project with Enginuity, (a not for profit organisation providing skills support and insights to the UK manufacturing and engineering sector). The project is focussed on the development of a a Strategic Workforce...
AR Power Furnishes Dunelm Stores with Solar Installations
Advanced Renewable Power (AR Power), a leading solar panel installation company based in Washington, has won a substantial national contract with Dunelm Stores, a major retail chain. Dunelm Stores is a well-established national retail chain in the UK, offering a wide...
CMYK | Business Technology assist client Opencast to donate 12 more laptops to help school coders
Less than six months after donating a dozen MacBooks to a North East school to help pupils design and build robots, Opencast has donated another 12 laptops to a second local school. David Sarginson, our head of software development and a STEM ambassador, explains why....
How Future Proof Is Your Secure Physical Data Environment?
Demand for data centre capacity has reached an all-time high and the appetite for working remotely and shopping online in the post Covid era means that this demand will only continue to increase. Data centre sector growth requires physical space and room to grow as...
Durham Lifting & Mercia Lifting Gear LTD announce strategic global partnership
Durham Lifting, one of the founding manufacturers of modular spreader beams in the UK, is proud to announce a new strategic global partnership with Mercia Lifting Gear LTD. The partnership will see Mercia Lifting Gear become a distributor of Multisec Spreader Beam...
THE EDUCATION LANDSCAPE: A guide for employers.
A skilled workforce is at the heart of every business. As a business leader you get enquiries to work with local schools, colleges and universities – and you’ll probably have some questions given the education and skills landscape can be complex to understand. There...
Spotlight On: Theo James
What does Theo James do? Theo James are a Manufacturing & Engineering recruitment consultancy based in Seaham. We have specialist consultants working in the following disciplines Senior Appointments & Leadership Supply Chain/Logistics, Management Quality -...
Metalworking inspections have started
From October until March 2024, HSE will be inspecting manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids or coolants in their machining processes. Inspectors will be focused on how employers are ensuring workers are protected from exposure to fluid or mist...
BESS can unlock decarbonisation for energy managers
Battery energy storage systems can unlock the next steps in decarbonisation strategies for energy managers, according to new data. A BESS acts as a reservoir, storing energy for use later. This has applications in peak shaving and load management, as well as...
FEG Global Engineers’ Burning Question Ballot Results at PPMA Show 2023
Engineering Project Management firm FEG Global brought an interactive survey to their stand at this year’s PPMA exhibition. The survey asked engineers to answer, “What is the key cost driver for your current projects?” There were 4 available answers to choose from:...
DT LPG Technology’s growth plans cooking on gas with NEL investment
A specialist County Durham engineering contractor is to double its turnover by expanding across the UK and Europe after securing a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund. DT LPG...
WORKING WITH METALWORKING FLUID
HSE IS INSPECTING MANUFACTURING BUSINESSES THAT USE METALWORKING FLUIDS OR COOLANTS IN THEIR MACHINING PROCESSES. Inspectors are focusing on how employers ensure workers are protected from exposure to fluid or mist generated by computer numerical control (CNC)...
Anglo Scottish EMN
In today’s business landscape, asset finance is a great way to help your company grow, enabling access to vital resources without compromising on cash flow. Spreading the cost of equipment, machinery, vehicles, or office equipment can help facilitate further growth...
Houghton International’s investment in new 20,000 sq ft dedicated wind turbine repair facility comes on the back of world-first projects.
Given the truly harrowing scenes witnessed around the world in recent years caused by extreme weather events, humanity’s need to rapidly electrify from renewable energy sources has never been starker. Growing electromechanical engineers Houghton International are...
FEG Global Awarded Contract for International Sustainable Factory Design with WhatIF Foods
North-East based Engineering Project Management company FEG Global has won the WhatIF contract for the design and feasibility phase of a new, sustainable factory in Tamale, Africa. A co-production facility, the site is as innovative as it is sustainable, using a...
Spotlight On: Engineering UK – Moira Shaftoe
What is your role at EngineeringUK? My role at EngineeringUK is Head of Professional Institutions and Partnerships, with a remit to develop and retain relationships with Professional Engineering Institutions, academia and businesses to meet EUK’s strategic objectives...
EMCON demonstrates strength of North East England’s engineering and manufacturing community
EMCON celebrated its 15th edition on September 14 by welcoming more than 800 people to Rainton Arena in Houghton-le-Spring. Showcasing engineering and manufacturing companies, capabilities and opportunities in North East England and beyond, EMCON saw 118 exhibitors...
Highly Commended’ at national Engineering and Manufacturing Awards for productivity improvement
Improvements in efficiency, organisation, health and safety, productivity and ultimately profitability has seen the team at Fairgrieve Compression Moulding win recognition at a prestigious national awards event. General Manager Barry Davidson and office manager Dawn...
Houghton International’s Unprecedented Growth Fuels Largest-Ever Apprentice Recruitment
Electro-mechanical engineer Houghton International is proud to announce its largest-ever intake of apprentices and trainees in its 39-year history, underscoring its confidence in growth across all their key sectors, especially renewable energy. This significant...
Volvo Energy explores second life for EV batteries with Connected Energy
Volvo Energy and Connected Energy announce ambition to jointly develop second-life battery energy storage systems The expected systems will combine used batteries from Volvo Group’s electric buses, trucks and machines with Connected Energy’s proprietary technology...
Horizon Works to support manufacturing and engineering companies with new events programme
B2B marketing company and Engineering and Manufacturing Network affiliate partner Horizon Works has launched a new events programme of workshops and webinars for manufacturing and engineering businesses. Horizon Works’ ‘Opportunities Series’ of events, which are being...
Staff celebrate health and safety success at Sunderland hydraulics company
Two employees at Sunderland based hydraulics company Hydraulic & Offshore Supplies (HOS) are celebrating as they successfully achieve the NEBOSH Health and Safety qualification. With health and safety being a major focus within the business, hose technicians Laura...
National pioneers and industry powerhouses announced for EMCON Meet The Buyer Programme
Major organisations representing water utilities, energy and food production have been announced as buyers for the EMCON Meet the Buyer programme. Delivered by UMi, the EMCON Meet The Buyer programme will run alongside EMCON on September 14 at Rainton Arena...
Spotlight On: Trotec Laser UK
What does Trotec do? Trotec is a manufacturer of high-quality laser cutting, marking and engraving solutions. The UK subsidiary is headquartered in Boldon Colliery where a large warehouse stocks the laser systems and spare parts as well as a wide range of proprietary...
EMCON to host recruitment and maintenance events this September!
Staff recruitment and retention, best practice in maintenance, and procurement and ESG in supply chains will be on the agenda at three new fringe events which have been announced for EMCON 2023. Increasing the size of your talent pool and plugging the leaks – an event...
5 reasons to outsource your debt recovery
Recent studies have found that SMEs waste about 56.4 million hours a year chasing overdue invoices. That's where a robust debt recovery solution comes in. Matthew Brady gives his top five reasons why your business should outsource your debt recovery to Muckle Collect....
Tees Valley Manufacturing Company Celebrates 20 Years
Darlington, County Durham, 02.08.2023 - Paragon Rapid Technologies, a leading name in the UK's prototyping and manufacturing sector, proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary, commemorating two decades of assisting innovation and providing exceptional service,...
Cobots Online named as a Certified System Integrator for Universal Robots
Cobots Online, North East automation specialists, is now an official Certified System Integrator (CSI) for Universal Robots. As market leaders in collaborative robots, Universal Robots have become a driving force in their rapid integration in manufacturing operations....
Horizon Works invests in the future with new Marketing and Digital Administrator
B2B marketing company Horizon Works has announced that former apprentice Jack Weir has been appointed to the role of Marketing and Digital Administrator. Jack began a Digital Marketing Apprenticeship with Horizon Works in July 2022. He was taken on as a full-time...
North East Recycler CJM Named Small Business of the Year
27th July, Wallsend - CJM Recycling is delighted to announce that it has won the Small Business of the Year award for Tyneside & Northumberland, from the prestigious North East Business Awards (NEBA). Winning this sub regional 'heat' means that the growing...
Excelpoint celebrates apprenticeship success
Excelpoint, a leading North East tech firm, congratulates Lee Dodgson on achieving his Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship. Excelpoint takes immense pride in its team accomplishments, and Lee successfully completing his apprenticeship is a time of celebration for...
Meet the Buyer programme announced for EMCON!
Engineering and manufacturing businesses will be able to talk to buyers face to face at EMCON on September 14, thanks to the introduction of a Meet the Buyer programme at the event. Delivered by UMi, the Meet The Buyer programme will connect suppliers with major...
Spotlight On: Modular Security – Claire Sales
What is your role at Modular Security Solutions? I’ve been the Managing Director of Modular Security Solutions for nearly four years now and because we are an SME that means I wear a few hats. This week I have been an estimator, a contracts manager, IT support and the...