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From kitchen to national market for Gateshead couple’s skincare product
A HUSBAND and wife who developed a 100 per cent natural skincare product from their kitchen are targeting national growth after seeing sales of the cream grow significantly. Mark and Lisa Kelly from Lobley Hill in Gateshead have created Natrabalm, a cream made...
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Apprentices secure permanent contracts with ZF Peterlee
A GLOBAL automotive manufacturer has proved its commitment to investing in young talent after awarding two of its apprentices permanent contracts. Ryan Barrow and Jack Mills started their apprenticeships with ZF Peterlee in November 2015. The young lads were the...
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Astley invests to upskill entire workforce
A MANUFACTURER which makes signage for some of the world’s leading brands has invested in the development of every member of its workforce. Astley, which employs 135 people and is headquartered at Team Valley, partnered Gateshead College using funding from the...
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Business leaders appointed to spearhead East Durham growth
TWO leading figures from the Peterlee and Seaham business communities have been appointed to spearhead the area’s continued growth. Kareen James-Rawson from automotive manufacturing firm Novares and Paul Wellstead, the developer behind Spectrum Business Park, will...
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Business Durham commits long term support to EMCON
JUST weeks after announcing Swiss manufacturing company Stadler Rail UK as its first headline sponsor, EMCON is delighted to confirm Business Durham as a long-term supporter. The business support organisation was the manufacturing and engineering expo’s very first...
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CDEMN Spotlight On: Reprotec
IN our latest ‘Spotlight On’ feature, Leanne English chats to John Holmes, owner of surface repair and protection specialist Reprotec, about the company’s 30 years in business and its journey to position itself as a national award-winning company, passionate about...
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Food Durham wins prestigious national award
Food Durham has become one of just a handful of cities to win a prestigious Sustainable Food Cities award. The award, which was presented at an event in Cardiff attended by representatives from more than 60 UK cities, recognises Food Durham’s work to promote healthy,...
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Businesses across the East Durham area are being invited to a networking event aimed at encouraging them to share opportunities and good news. The Seaham and Peterlee business park groups next event is at the beautiful Seaham Hall Hotel on Tuesday, July 17. The...
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Property expert Paul Wellstead share his views on market growth
AS Peterlee, Seaham and the surrounding areas of East Durham continue to thrive, Paul Wellstead from Spectrum Business Park in Seaham looks at the challenges and opportunities the property market faces. The last 12 months have been encouragingly busy at Spectrum...
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Several companies book for this year’s EMCON Incubator Zone
JUST weeks after the launch of the newly branded EMCON several companies from across County Durham have already booked up for this year’s Incubator Zone, following the massive success of last year’s inaugural programme. The companies include Bishop Auckland-based...
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CDEMN Spotlight On: DJM Aerial Solutions
IN the latest of a new series of member features, we shine the ‘Spotlight On’ Dan Maine, owner of Middlesbrough-based drone inspection and survey company DJM Aerial Solutions, who is aiming to break into new markets with the help of the County Durham Engineering and...
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Skills and employment boost for young people in East Durham
YOUNG people are being offered the chance to equip themselves with the skills needed to fill existing employer vacancies. East Durham Business Service (EDBS) has teamed up with Virgin Money Foundation and DurhamWorks to support unemployed 16-24-year-olds into secure...
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Gem Training helps four people into manufacturing jobs
FOUR young people have secured employment at a regional manufacturer thanks to Gem Training. Gem Training is delivering pre-employment training as part of its partnership with Profound Group through the Adult Education Budget. The pre-employment training programme...
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GAS HR director joins Seaham Business Park Group
SEAHAM Business Park Group is delighted to announce the latest recruit to its steering committee. Judith Bennison from Seaham company Great Annual Savings Group has agreed to be the latest business representative on the committee. She joins Paul Wellstead from...
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Shred Direct ditches plastic bags as it celebrates fifth birthday
A SHREDDING company owned by a former professional footballer is making major changes to its collection processes as it celebrates its fifth birthday. Shred Direct was launched by Newcastle United footballer Graeme Carter in May 2013 and has experienced significant...
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Stadler Rail UK confirmed as EMCON’s headline sponsor
ENGINEERING and manufacturing expo EMCON has secured one of Europe’s biggest rail manufacturers as its first ever headline sponsor. Stadler Rail, which last year was a gold sponsor alongside long term supporter Business Durham, was so impressed with the event that it...
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NSK’s talent attraction programme boosted with apprenticeship recruitment
NSK Peterlee’s talent success planning programme has been boosted with the confirmation the company has been given approval to take on four more apprentices this year. The recruitment drive will begin in the summer though as part of activity undertaken by the HR team,...
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CDEMN Spotlight On feature…. Matt Atkinson
Matt Atkinson is owner of growing business solutions company System 88, which recently became a member of CDEMN. The firm, which was only launched in January, has already secured a global contract which has helped smash Matt’s first year turnover targets in its first...
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