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EMN responds to Government’s Institutes of Technology announcement
BEN Gilhespy, Operations Director of the Engineering and Manufacturing Network (EMN), welcomed today’s Government announcement that one of the 12 new “Institutes of Technology” is being located in the region and created at New College Durham. He said: “EMN has a...
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GEM Training further strengthens Greencroft Bottling relationship
A PETERLEE training company is helping one of the UK’s largest contract wine bottlers to fully utilise its share of the apprenticeship levy. GEM Training is the long-term partner of County Durham’s Greencroft Bottling Company and is delivering a number of training...
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Rail manufacturer Stadler returns as EMCON headline sponsor
SWISS rail manufacturer, Stadler, has announced that it will once again support EMCON, acting as headline sponsor for the second time. This decision relates to the company’s objective of establishing a regional supply chain in the north east, as it aims to grow in...
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Businesses share plans for growth at Peterlee and Seaham networking event
BUSINESSES from across the region came together to share plans for growth, despite the current economic uncertainty. The Peterlee and Seaham business park groups held their first Network with your Neighbour event of 2019 at Seaham Hall Hotel and Serenity Spa this...
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Engineer sees the light as he diversifies into the arts and crafts market
AN experienced design engineer is utilising waste glass and gin bottles to diversify his business into the arts and crafts retail market. Jim Box, Managing Director of Peterlee-based Be Smart Solutions, saw a gap in the market to customise discarded glass bottles...
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ZF steers young people towards automotive careers
SIXTEEN young people are in the driving seat towards career within the automotive industry as they continue on their apprenticeship journey. ZF Peterlee is committed to investing in the best talent as part of its plans for long-term growth. To support that, the...
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Final Incubator Zone opens for business
COMPANIES across County Durham are being encouraged to sign up for the final phase of a unique exhibition programme. The Incubator Zone is a support strand of Business Durham’s Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP), created to help new and growing micro and...
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It’s all GO for entrepreneur Jonny
A BUDDING entrepreneur from Peterlee has launched his own business with the help of East Durham Business Service – and now counts the organisation as one of his clients. Jonny Golightly has set up THEGO2GROUP after 10 years working as an energy consultant for some of...
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Business park groups announce Seaham Hall partnership
TWO groups which support the growth and success of the Peterlee and Seaham business park communities have announced a significant new partnership. The Peterlee and Seaham Business Park Groups’ steering committee has secured the services and expertise of Seaham Hall...
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Food labelling the focus for network event
FOOD and drink producers are being given invaluable advice and guidance around food labelling to ensure they’re complying with strict European and UK legislation. Durham Food and Drink Network has organised an event to give micro and small businesses a better...
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EMN Spotlight On… LEC Communications and Design
In our latest Spotlight On feature we chat to Leanne Fawcett, Managing Director of LEC Communications and Design, about what led to her launching the business in 2012 and how it has developed in the seven years since. What led to you launching the business in 2012? I...
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Astley proves mind does matter
ONE of the country’s leading sign manufacturers is putting staff through training to ensure mental health support is available for any employee who needs it. Gateshead based Astley – which designs, manufactures and installs signs for international brands such as BP,...
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Change of date for EMCON 2019
EMCON, the region’s biggest engineering and manufacturing expo, will return in 2019 on a new date. Historically the networking exhibition has been held on the third Thursday in October, however in response to exhibitor and delegate feedback the event will be now held...
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North East businesses leading the way in innovation
BUSINESSES in the North East are leading the way in innovative product development. That’s the message from Ben Gilhespy, operations director at the newly re-branded The Engineering and Manufacturing Network. He believes companies in the North East are becoming more...
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Two people offered jobs live on radio by Bill Marley
TWO people who have been gaining work experience at a Peterlee employment charity were given the best early Christmas present today (Friday). That’s because founder of The Employability Trust, Bill Marley, offered them both jobs during a live radio interview with BBC...
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EMN Spotlight On: J Denham Metals
IN our latest Spotlight On feature, Leanne Fawcett chats to Chris Trotter from fourth-generation family recycling firm J Denham Metals, which has two facilities in County Durham, one in Bishop Auckland and one in Wingate. Chris tells Leanne more about the business and...
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CDEMN rebrands as The Engineering and Manufacturing Network
A NETWORK which supports businesses within the engineering and manufacturing sectors has rebranded to reflect its growth regionally. County Durham Engineering and Manufacturing Network will now be known as The Engineering and Manufacturing Network (EMN). The name...
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Incubator Zone exhibitor NCG Solutions delivers contract won at EMCON
A SPECIALIST commercial training company for industry, which exhibited at EMCON for the very first time this year, has won another contract that was secured on the day of the event. NCG Solutions was one of 18 companies from across County Durham who exhibited within...
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