North East engineering firm marks 20 years in business

Washington-based engineering project management firm FEG Global is marking 20 years in business this month.

Since its inception in 2004, the family-owned business has grown into an international engineering project management operation with offices in the UK and Europe.

Based at the Glover Industrial Estate in Washington, FEG Global provides engineering project management services to a variety of sectors across the globe, including manufacturing, power, pharmaceuticals and chemicals and plastics.

Its work in the food and beverage production industry is globally recognised, having delivered projects for companies such as McVitie’s, Hovis and 2 Sisters.

Chris Williams, FEG Global managing director said: “We started out as just a small team of engineering experts who wanted to set a new standard of excellence in engineering design and project management for our clients.

“From there we have gone from strength to strength, with a lot of hard work, determination and perspiration – but also some luck along the way, which is often the case in business.”

The firm is celebrating with a series of events this summer, including a team outdoor pursuits celebration and various “cake parties” – timed with their attendance at exhibitions such as ChemUK and PPMA.

Stuart Turnbull, FEG Global project director said: “20 years is a fantastic achievement.  In that time, we have seen a global recession, a world-stopping pandemic and huge economical and societal shifts.

“The business has remained strong by keeping up to date with market and technological movements and staying true to its goal of delivering a quality service.

“We are hugely proud of our client retention rate and for good reason – all of the team are so passionate about what they do, and our success is down to them.”

The business now boasts more than 20 staff across its engineering divisions and support services – with expertise across mechanical, electrical, chemical, automation and structural disciplines – and has been able to deliver more than £100 million in work.