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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...
Spotlight On: Smart Manufacturing Solutions
Formed in the middle of the pandemic, SMS it is made up of three Directors. Adam Smith, Craig Wood and Peter Williams. Adam spent fifteen years in recruitment with Craig and Pete from the Automotive Sector with 30 years experience working with companies such as JLR,...
Spotlight On: NTG Precision Engineers (Mike Hutchinson – Managing Director)
NTG operates in a modern manufacturing facility with the latest precision-engineering equipment. Our dedicated, highly skilled team deliver class-leading components and engineering solutions to customers with the most stringent requirements. For over 40 years NTG has...
Spotlight On: Be-Smart Solutions Ltd
1. What is your role at Be-Smart Solutions Ltd ? I’m Jim Box Company Director and Owner of Be-Smart Solutions Ltd, and also the company brand “Be-Recycled.com” 2. What does Be-Smart Solutions Ltd do? Over the last 15yrs since trading began in 2007 we have helped...
Spotlight On: CMYK (Sarah Wharrier)
1. What is your role at CMYK? Regional Sales Director for our North East office. 2. What does CMYK do? CMYK are a Business Technology and IT Services Provider. We have been established for over 25 years and have 6 regional offices, with our most recent opening early...
Spotlight On: AV Dawson (Charlie Nettle)
1. What is your role at AV Dawson? I’m the Commercial & Marketing Director, so I oversee the brand strategy, identify our markets and ensure we’re looking after our customers and managing the contracts associated with this. 2. What does AV Dawson do? AV Dawson...
Spotlight On: Jamie Pell, Head of Client Relationships talks to EMN about AM Recruitment
1. What is your role at AM Recruitment? I am Head of Client Relationships, meaning I look after the sales & marketing functions, client experience and partnerships. 2. What does AM Recruitment do? We are specialists in all things Engineering, Construction,....
Spotlight On: Evak Engineering CNC machine shop for turning and milling machined parts.
1.What is your role at Evak? My role at Evak Engineering is to provide direction for the business and help us meet the needs of our customers. This also involves introducing new customers to Evak Engineering and making sure we provide great customer service and...
Spotlight On: HT Media
1. What is your role at HT Media? I’m Dan Monaghan, Creative Director at HT Media. I’m involved in almost everything at HT from filming and animation to finance and business development. 2. What does HT Media do? HT Media are a video production and animation company...
Spotlight On: Anglo Scottish Asset Finance
1. What is your role at Anglo Scottish Asset Finance? David Foster, managing director of Anglo Scottish Asset Finance. 2. What does Anglo Scottish Asset Finance do? We’re an experienced finance broker, offering a broad range of financing solutions for businesses of...
Spotlight On: Isoclad’s Marketing Manager Lauren Miller
1. What is your role at Isoclad & Securiclad Ltd? Marketing Manager at Isoclad & Securiclad Ltd. 2. What does Isoclad & Securiclad Ltd do? Established in 1978, Isoclad & sister company Securiclad have been supplying panel systems for over 40 years....
Tees Valley Business: The Skills for Growth Programme
Spotlight On: NEL Funds – OES Group lays deep foundations for growth with North East Fund investment support
A specialist North East manufacturer is aiming to make a global impact with its unique sustainable offshore industry technology with the help of a six-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund. OES...
CMYK set for major North East growth as demand increases
The Newcastle-based operation of national business technology provider CMYK has forecast seven figure growth after successfully establishing its presence in the region. CMYK recently celebrated its first year operating in the North East, having launched a state of the...
Practical Masterclass – Managing sickness absence and poor performance – Thursday 10 November 2022
Would you like more confidence in managing poor performance and sickness absence? It can be complicated but, like everything, it’s much easier when you know how. This employment training course will give you the confidence to handle these kind of issues in-house. Our...
Cobots Online has won the contract to fit out the brand new Robotics Centre at Darlington College
TUTORS have been given a tantalising glimpse of the technology heading towards their college that will transform the way the next generation of students learn and work. Darlington College placement coach Tomos Ellis and business development advisor Paul Clark were...
Spotlight On: Ian Nelson, MD and Co founder of NC Group Ltd gives insight into the business and their unique offering.
What does NC Group Limited do? NC Group are a private company set up by Lee Childs & Ian Nelson, both experts in education and training delivery. We are committed to delivering bespoke training solutions which are aligned with business needs, offering a unique...
Strategic Partner News: Offshore Wind North East 2021 – A national event in a pioneering offshore wind region of the UK
Offshore Wind North East (OWNE) is a leading event that explores themes and opportunities in the offshore wind sector. We bring together an impressive line-up of speakers to update you on their business activities and how to engage going forward. This year we...
Spotlight On: MRPeasy achieves 200th customer milestone
MRPeasy achieves 200 UK customers milestone MRPeasy.com, is proud to announce that it has achieved the impressive landmark of 200 customers in the UK. Coming just 2-years on from celebrating 100 UK customers, this marks significant growth for the provider of...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Graeme Watson from LUMO
1. What is your role at LUMO? My role at Lumo is Innovation support analyst, I work with clients at every stage of their innovation journey. With our clients being at the heart of what we do my role is to immerse myself within our clients business helping them make...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Lean 6 Services LTD talks to EMN about their 30 year in industry and what experience it brings to clients.
What is your role at Lean 6 Services LTD? I am the founder and director (Tutor / Coach) What does Lean 6 Services do? L6S delivers business improvement training and consultancy to funded partners as well as commercial businesses. What gets you out of bed in the...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Graham Melroy Project Director of T12 Consultancy talks to EMN about the experience and technical delivery they bring to their clients
What is your role at T12? I am the Project Director and responsible for the delivery of all projects and ensuring that customers and clients get the necessary engineering support and execution from early engagement through to completion. What does T12 do? T12 is...
Spotlight On. Fitfactory and new appointment of Jason Pritchard as Chief Commercial Officer.
1. What is your role at Fitfactory? Jason Pritchard, I have recently joined Fitfactory as Chief Commercial Officer. My role is to commercialise the products by making them more relatable and easily accessible to manufacturing businesses whilst ensuring our customers...