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TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY: Focus around Leadership Apprenticeships starting in May.
Senior Leader Apprenticeship (MBA) The course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). On successful completion of the SLA, the apprentice is also eligible for a CMI level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. • Length: 2 years...
Mental Health First Aid training a priority for HOS
Sunderland based fluid power experts, Hydraulic & Offshore Supplies (HOS) are taking the topic of mental health seriously as they organise accredited training for their staff. The company, who are part of the R&G Fluid Power Group, have been based next to...
Spotlight On: ACT UK Group
What does ACT UK Group do? ACT UK Group are the largest technical distributor of cutting tools and lubrication products in the North of the UK. Supporting the engineering industry, and manufacturers with leading divisional tooling and lubrication engineering experts....
Spotlight On: BTS Fabrications
What do you do? BTS Facades and Fabrications trading as BTS Fabrications Limited is a manufacturing business which produces high-quality façade products, flashings and bespoke metal products. Its state-of-the-art automated facility in Newton Aycliffe proudly showcases...
Hydraulic & Offshore Supplies attend prestigious agricultural show
Sunderland based Hydraulic & Offshore Supplies (HOS) are delighted to be attending the Lamma show, the UK’s premier agricultural event and a highly anticipated event in the industry’s calendar. Taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on the 17th and 18th of January,...
EMN membership – a pathway to problem solving
At EMN, we encourage members to tap into our network’s knowledge and expertise, and to share their experiences, challenges and solutions. And that’s been a major plus for Sotech, the designer and manufacturer of the Optima range of engineered metal rainscreen cladding...
CMYK Business Technology supports dance theatre company balletLORENT with new Tech
The region’s leading business technology and managed services provider CMYK have partnered with internationally acclaimed and award winning dance theatre company balletLORENT to provide technology to help support aspiring young performers. balletLORENT is the North...
HQ Fabrications & The Health Insurance Group case study
HQ Fabrication Ltd are a team of Engineers and Fabricators based in South Shields with a wealth of experience in manufacturing, marine engineering, product design and process consulting to name just a few. The company was set up by Chris Hall in 2017 and has...
Connected Energy: Demand flexibility, our second life story, and our CEO’s podcast appearance
In this month’s edition of Connected we’re sharing a round-up of our Second Life series, designed to outline the experience and expertise within our organisation. We wanted to do this through our people – putting them at the forefront and telling their stories about...
FEG Global delivers new cold store facility to support ambitious growth plans for Libra Seafoods
The FEG Global engineering team recently designed and installed a new cold store for North East based prawn processing business, Libra Seafoods. The expansion meant increased capacity to allow for new opportunities and business growth. Family-owned prawn processor...
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...
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...
Penshaw View helping employers upskill their workforce.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Spotlight On: Steel Benders
What does Steel Benders UK Limited do? Established in 2002, Steel Benders UK has secured its reputation as a reliable and quality steel bending and profiling & laser cutting company. Serving the whole of the UK from our base located in the North East, we pride...
Port welcomes first international shipment of renewable energy cargo
AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough, has welcomed its first international shipment of renewable energy pellets. The vessel was loaded with 7,000 tonnes of recyclable fuel pellets, which were processed by Waste Knot Energy (WKE) at their newly...
Anglo Scottish Asset Finance Completes Management Buyout
Durham-based company Anglo Scottish Asset Finance Ltd is excited to announce the completion of a management buyout (MBO) to take back control of the business. The investment is backed by a consortium of UK-based funders, the company’s original founding directors,...
CJM Recycling Celebrates a Banner Year with Remarkable Growth and Accolades
CJM Recycling proudly reflects on a dynamic year marked by unprecedented achievements and milestones. The company's relocation to a new, expansive recycling site in Wallsend laid the foundation for a transformative period of expansion and innovation. The strategic...
New College Durham Skills Bootcamps
Skills Bootcamps New College Durham is working with North East Local Enterprise Partnership, North of the Tyne combined Authority, Gateshead College and Tees Valley Combined Authority, to deliver brand new Skills Bootcamps in Green Skills, Construction, Digital,...
EMCON – a springboard for collaboration
Throughout its 15-year history, EMCON – which showcases engineering and manufacturing excellence in the North East and beyond – has helped companies to make new connections, extend their supply chains and build brand awareness. And the event has also led to the...
Houghton International Partners with Newcastle University Students to Lead Sustainability Initiatives
[Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 04.12.23] – In the face of the pressing climate crisis, it is imperative that businesses take proactive measures to limit their carbon impact and avoid exacerbating man-made climate change. Houghton International, one of the world's leading...
Spotlight On: Digital Edge – Ian Proctor
What does Digital Edge do? Digital Edge specialises in creating digital and online solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients across various sectors. In essence, we are a full-service digital agency that offers a comprehensive suite of services. Our core...
North East Solar Company Wins National Contractor of the Year Award
Advanced Renewable Power (AR Power) based in Washington was set up by husband-and-wife team Mark and Maria Dunville. In its 12 years in business, the installers of commercial and industrial solar energy systems have grown exponentially in the sectors with contracts...
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...
Penshaw View: PV Health & Safety Newsletter
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Mac International Expands Emission Free Pressure Washer Range
MAC International, a manufacturer of industrial and commercial cleaning equipment and machines, has expanded its range of zero emission hot pressure washers following a 315% growth in zero emission pressure washer sales in the last four years. The Darlington-based...
Lloyds: Invoice Finance – 2024 New Pricing
What are we offering? For new Invoice Finance facilities taken out between 1st January and the 31st March, the following will be available: No arrangement fee at the outset. And for the first 3 months; No Minimum* service fee. 0% Discount Margin over base rate. No...
NBS Manufacturer Newsletter
How NBS can help you in 2024 Join our first webinar of the new year on Thursday, 18 January at 11 am GMT to learn how to stay ahead of the curve, work more effectively, and minimise risk in 2024. NBS Innovation Director Dr Stephen Hamil will demonstrate how the...
Spotlight On: Waterstons -Helen Fawcett
What does Waterstons do? In a nutshell – we use technology to solve business problems. This could be anything from monitoring and improving cyber security practices, helping make decisions making data driven, or using software and automation to increase process...
NEAA Annual Awards 2024 28th March 2024
About NEAA Annual Awards 2024 We are excited to announce the return of the NEAA Annual Awards in 2024. Our mission to celebrate and champion automotive excellence continues, and we look forward to recognising outstanding achievements in the industry. The winners will...
UMI: New £3.5m grant fund for businesses looking to grow with capital investment
Are you a business in the North of Tyne area, Gateshead, or Sunderland with ambitions to grow? A brand-new funding scheme, the Business Growth Fund, is here to support you on your journey to success. Managed in partnership by UMi, and UNW LLP, this exciting new...
Penshaw View – We designed our new website with your business in mind
As a leading provider of apprenticeships and health & safety training for businesses across the UK, we understand the need to prioritise high-quality service and provide transparent information for all our clients and customers. This is why we created, with the...
Forging an Engineering & Manufacturing Community in North East England
World-First Enercon E44 Wind Turbine Repair and Life-Extension Project Complete
Electromechanical engineer Houghton International is renowned for its pioneering advancements in life-extending electro-mechanical assets, boasting a track record of successful, world-first projects across a wide range of sectors. But its most recent project has...
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...
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: 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...
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...
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...
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...
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....