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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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Exporting excellence recognised at UMi’s Northern Powerhouse Export Awards
The very best exporters across the North of England were recognised as part of UMi’s Northern Powerhouse Awards 2022 in association with the Department for Business and Trade. The awards took place at on 28th June at Middlesborough Town Hall where ten export...
Promoted Event: Penshaw View – Emergency First Aid At Work
10 reasons why you’ll love EMCON!
Now in its 15th year, EMCON is North East England’s manufacturing and engineering showcase, particularly for SMEs. And on Thursday 14 September 2023, it will be taking place in its new home of Rainton Arena, Houghton-le-Spring. So, what makes EMCON so special? And why...
CMYK Business Technology supports client Opencast to donate a dozen MacBook laptops
CMYK Business Technology supports client Opencast to donate a dozen MacBook laptops to help pupils at a Gateshead school design and build new robots – and compete in the world’s largest robotics competition. Wardley Primary School has a busy and active robotics...
Tees Tech Awards: Fitfactory Wins Company of the Year
The Tees Tech Awards 2023 was a night filled with anticipation, joy, and emotion as the tech community of Teesside gathered at the Kirkleatham Walled Garden Pavilion. With over 300 people in attendance, the event was organized by Tees Business in association...
What should I do with the money from the sale of my business?
It can take many years of struggling to grow your business to the point when you can sell it for what you had hoped. Yet getting it to that point is only part of the challenge. The next step is making sure you and your family can enjoy the benefits for many decades to...
Spotlight On: AGMA – Nigel Schollick
What is your role at AGMA? General Manager. I have been with AGMA since 1985. Starting on the factory floor in production, working my way through the ranks to Business Manager for the Healthcare sector then on to the General Manager role. What does AGMA do? For over...
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 -...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
UMI – Durham based B Corp business begins new era with move to new home
-National business support organisation celebrates momentous move to upgraded ecofriendly office- Following significant investment to bring the 10,000 sq. ft. premises up to the highest environmental and sustainability standards, Durham-based B Corp certified business...
IA Growth: EMN – Talent Analytics
Over the last two years there has been a huge shift within the need to retain workforces. One of the most recent surveys (mainly conducted with manufacturing and engineering organisations) explains that within the UK this has become an even more stark reality. ...
Delivering talent at all levels
People are central to any business’ success, and helping firms secure the workers they need to thrive is specialist recruitment and outsourced talent services partner Jackson Hogg. Known for providing recruitment, HR, Talent Partnerships and training services to...
Muckle: let’s be honest; no one wants to talk about insolvency
Insolvency is a touchy subject. However, reluctance to consider your cashflow situation seriously and objectively can very quickly lead to big problems. Laura Keegan, senior associate solicitor and insolvency expert, discusses what businesses need to do. A business...
Excelpoint welcomes Business Studies students from Carmel College Sixth Form
North East-based tech firm Excelpoint welcomed Maja Kowalska, Hannah Board, and Jessica Cowan from Carmel College Sixth Form, Darlington, for a marketing work experience week, allowing them to gain invaluable insights, paving the way for their future careers in the...
Recruitrite wins a TeesTech Award for its adoption of Excelpoint’s no-code technology to revolutionise its business operations
Darlington-based recruitment agency Recruitrite has been honoured with a Digital Transformation Award at the 2023 Tees Tech Awards, recognising its exceptional adoption of Excelpoint’s no-code technology to transform business operations. The awards, organised by Tees...
Citation Group: NEW free guide to help your members tackle long-term sickness absences
According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), sickness absence for those with long-term health conditions is at its highest point since 2008, with a record high of 104.9 million working days lost. This is a massive problem for employers. How do you manage the...
FREE Health & Safety health check from Citation
We’re launching an exciting competition over at Citation and we thought you might want to share this opportunity with your members. With the cost of living rising and budgets not stretching as far, it’s important that your members are prepared when the Health &...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
It’s good to talk – why EMN membership works for B2B Injection Moulding Ltd
EMN is dedicated to strengthening the engineering and manufacturing community in North East England… and providing a support network for our members. And for Gateshead-based B2B Injection Moulding Ltd and its Director Dawn Flynn, being part of EMN has been a hugely...
Promoted Event: Penshaw View – IOSH Managing Safely
Horizon Works expands visual media capabilities
B2B marketing company Horizon Works has enhanced its digital and creative capabilities with the appointment of an animation, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) specialist. Paul Smyth will be leading on the company’s visual media services, which are in...
Lockton – The rise of solar energy: pairing sustainability with safety
With UK Government net zero carbon targets to hit, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals to achieve, it is no surprise that the use of renewables are becoming an increasingly popular consideration for developers across real estate. But with potential...
Spotlight On: Sotech – Mohamadreza Jenaban
What is your role at Sotech? My name is Mohamadreza Jenaban and I am currently the Principal Technical Engineer at Sotech. I mainly deal with any queries coming from our clients or client’s engineers and this can be anything from how many fixings are required for a...
Manufacturing recovery continues despite challenges – Make UK/BDO survey
Aerospace and Electronics sectors driving growth Key findings: Output and total order performance similar to last quarter UK and export orders remain steady, but balance between the two even. Margins steadily becoming positive, prices cooled from peak but still high...
Five healthcare deals in five months for Azets in the North East
Azets has continued its momentum across the first five months of 2023 with five transactions across healthcare in the North East, signalling an M&A trend in the sector. Deals included: Sale of Care Homes for Adults with Disabilities to Swanton Care backed by...