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Spotlight On: Theo James Recruitment
What does Theo James Recruitment do? Theo James Recruitment is a specialist talent partner to the manufacturing and engineering industry. We provide bespoke recruitment solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients, helping them attract top talent and...
UK Export Finance (UKEF) Join the Engineering & Manufacturing Network (EMN)
UK Export Finance (UKEF) is the governments Export credit agency for the UK and we are here to support exporters with working capital, export credit insurance and buyer finance. My name is Pat Kendell & I look after the North East for UKEF and I know that many...
Spotlight On: Amplified Leaders – Paul Hind
What does Amplified Leaders do? Amplified Leaders deliver premium quality leadership team training to manufacturers as well as offering a manufacturing consultancy service. We also offer Coaching and Mentoring to leaders and potential future leaders. What makes...
Spotlight On: Hydraulic & Offshore Supplies
What does Hydraulic & Offshore Supplies do? Based in Sunderland for over 30 years, Hydraulic & Offshore Supplies are a specialist supplier to the global offshore, engineering and renewable sectors. While the business initially concentrated on the marine and...
Spotlight On: Rugby Plastics
What does Rugby Plastics do? Rugby Plastics specializes in thermoplastic injection molding and product development, offering comprehensive project support from cradle to grave. Based in Leicester, this central location allows us to efficiently supply customers across...
Spotlight On: GEM Partnership
What does GEM Partnership do? GEM Partnership are a North East based provider of Recruitment & Training solutions. From permanent and temporary recruitment to fully outsourced solutions, our services can cater to all your employment needs. Whether you require a...
Spotlight On: Industrial Workwear
What does Industrial Workwear do? We offer a comprehensive range of workwear and PPE products, with high quality on-site embroidery and printing facilities to tailor and personalise workwear to your requirements. We also offer a range of additional services such as...
Spotlight On: Sotech
What does Sotech do? Established in 1982, Sotech is leading designer and manufacturer of the Optima range of engineered metal rainscreen façade solutions and architectural fabrications, focusing on safety and sustainability. Operating from two production facilities...
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,...
Spotlight On: KBO Dynamics International Ltd
What does KBO Dynamics International Ltd do? We design and manufacture electrical and electronic products and also provide an electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing service. Our experienced team can take a product all the way from initial concept to volume...
Spotlight On : AR Power
What does AR Power do? AR Power are commercial solar installers based in the North East, helping companies and organisations across the UK save money on their energy bills and get closer to achieving NetZero. Established in 2011, we have a large in-house team...
Spotlight On: Evolve Metal
What does Evolve Metals Ltd do? Copper is the backbone of the green revolution, but it has a dirty little secret. It is incredibly carbon-intensive to not just mine but also recycle. Evolve Metals Ltd was created to solve this growing issue. We are building the...
Spotlight On: Kail & Co. Limited
What does Kail & Co. Limited do? Operating from two 17,000 square foot purpose-built state of the art facilities, Kail’s highly skilled and motivated workforce, utilises the latest in CNC Technology to manufacture a wide range of components for the Defence, Oil...
Spotlight On: S&A Fabrications Limited
S&A Fabrications Limited have earned a reputation as a reliable supplier in the steel fabrication industry, with a particular focus on commercial & agricultural buildings, as well as medium to large bespoke steel fabrications. Established with a commitment to...
Spotlight On: RARUK Automation Ltd
What does RARUK Automation Ltd do? RARUK Automation is a dedicated automation company from sister company RA Rodriguez, that specialises in the supply of innovative automation products designed to enhance productivity across all industries. Our range of automation...
Spotlight On: B2B Injection Moulding
What do you do? Well, PFC Holdings provides a solution to any plastic problems you may encounter or already have - why go to three separate companies to overcome an idea hurdle? Instead, we have a way you can keep it under one roof and partner with a team of experts...
Spotlight On: Manosun
What does MANOSUN do? Manosun is a provider and designer of industrial hand protection based in South Tyneside, we work with the end-user in surveying tasks and applications within the workplace offering an in depth report as well as evaluation and trials. Our...
Spotlight On: Turnmill Engineering
What does Turnmill do? Established in 2018, Turnmill are north east engineering specialists. With expertise in production problem-solving, reverse engineering, and process improvement, we drive cost savings and help our clients achieve manufacturing success. ISO9001...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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: GEM Partnership – Kelly Lee
What is your role at GEM Partnership? I am the Operations Manager at GEM Partnership and I head up the training department. What does GEM Partnership do? From permanent and temporary recruitment to fully outsourced solutions, our services can cater to all your...
Spotlight On: Hydraulic & Offshore Supplies – Paul Taylor
What is your role at Hydraulic & Offshore Supplies? Having been with the company for 25 years, my current role is Director. I initially started working in Internal Sales and was subsequently promoted to Works Manager then Director. Based in our sales office, I...
Spotlight On: CJM Recycling – Ben Trenerry
What is your role? I am Marketing Manager at CJM Recycling. What does CJM Recycling do? CJM is a recycling company specialises in both plastic and fibre recycling. We have unrivalled global network of material recyclers. Additionally, we provide a total waste...
Spotlight On: FlowStore – Simon Bolton
What is your role at FlowStore? I have been working for FlowStore for over 7 years and I am responsible for marketing, Sales & the Purchasing departments. What does FlowStore do? FlowStore have over 35 years experience in designing bespoke solutions to...
Spotlight On: NECIT Services Ltd – Peter Lyons
Q: What is your role at the company? A: I was the Founder of the company back in 2009. I now act as the CEO & Technical Director of NECIT Services Ltd, my role is multifaceted. I oversee the strategic direction of the company, ensuring that our core values and...
Spotlight On: Smith Trade Signage – Richard Morris
1. What is your role at Smith Trade Signage? - General manager 2. What do you do? I’m responsible for creating and maintaining synergy between all departments within the manufacturing division. This means ensuring operational strategies are created, communicated...
Spotlight On: Cirrus Environmental Solutions Limited – Jasmin Ames
What is your role at Cirrus Environmental Solutions Ltd. My role within Cirrus is Marketing Co-ordinator. My key task is to raise brand awareness and hopefully make the services we offer better known across the North East. I focus on building our LinkedIn page by...
Spotlight On: Terrance South – Instant Surface Recovery
What is your role at Instant Surface Recovery? Technical Support Manager What does ISR do? ISR operate an on-call laser cleaning company to support engineering and infrastructure maintenance cleaning solid surfaces such as Plastic, steel, alloys hardwood and...
Spotlight On: Paul McKinney at Durham County Engineering Services Ltd (DCES)
What is your role at Durham County Engineering Services Ltd? (Director/Engineer) What does Durham County Engineering Services Ltd do? Electrical Design Electrical Installation PLC Software SCADA Software HMI Software Functional Safety (Process and Machine) Project...
Spotlight On: Penshaw View
What is your role at Penshaw View? I am the Business Development Manager. What does Penshaw View do? We provide Health and Safety consultancy, training, apprenticeships and recruitment solutions for businesses across the UK. What gets you out of bed in a...
Spotlight On: Paul Cook – Action Coach
Tell us about yourself and what Action Coach is all about? My previous roles in engineering and manufacturing ranged from hands-on through to senior managerial where I ran P&L’s in excess of £40million and managing regional teams of 100 people, more than...
Spotlight On: Richard Graham – GV Engineering LTD
I am Richard Graham, Business Development Manager at GV Engineering. I have been in the business for coming up to 4 yrs . When I first joined the business, I saw the potential for growth in multiple areas and initially assisted with the day to day Operations...
Spotlight On: Houghton International – Business Development Manager Jessica Pooley
What is your role at Houghton International? I’m Houghton International’s business development manager, responsible for identifying new opportunities, tendering for work and contributing to the strategic growth of the business. I joined Houghton International six...
Spotlight On: Nano Electronic Services
Here at Nano Electronic Services, we like to think we have a new and unique approach to manufacturing. We work on behalf of a number of manufacturing companies and design consultants. With over 30 years of industry experience in both component distribution, kitting...
Spotlight On: Rondean Ltd – No returns in 38 years of business.
Having been made redundant as a sheet metal worker on three consecutive occasions Ron Lewis decided it was time to stop working for others so he started buying refurbishing and re-selling small engineering machines from his garage on the back of his house in Dipton...
Spotlight On and First Cohort Member Proposal (David Bainbridge – Managing Director)
What is your role at First Cohort International Ltd? I am the founder, owner, and Managing Director of First Cohort. Along with running and building the company, I develop and manage our testing, training, and support programs to provide help to both businesses and...
Spotlight On: Citation
As a member of the Engineering & Manufacturing Network, you’re no stranger to the great legal, financial, and developmental support available to you. As a new Service Provider Member of the network, we’re here to introduce just how Citation can add to that. While...
Spotlight On: KBC Ltd help guide small and large businesses through various International standards
What is your role at KBC Ltd?. I am responsible for all elements of health, safety and environmental management and my partner is responsible for all areas related to quality, HR management apprentices and Ofsted. What does KBC Ltd do?. We guide small and large...
Tyne and Wear Metro trains: new depot progress
Work continues apace on project to build state-of-the-art £70m depot for new Tyne and Wear Metro Ahead of the delivery of the first new train this year, good progress is being made on the construction of the new £70m Gosforth Metro depot, which will accommodate the 46...