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March 4, 2021

Business & Economy

Hydrogen mobility company expands Sunderland operations to meet soaring demand

A global company employing 70 people in Sunderland has announced a sharp rise in new orders for the growing hydrogen mobility sector. Haskel, part of Ingersoll Rand inc. (NYSE:IR), is growing its operations to meet rising demand for clean energy…

January 7, 2024

Ideas & Observations

The Last Word: James Griffiths, managing director at Industrial and Marine Hydraulics

James Griffiths, managing director at Middlesbrough-based Industrial and Marine Hydraulics, reflects on the firm’s recent 40th anniversary and reveals how the business’ global profile leaves it primed for further growth.

August 13, 2019

Business & Economy

Shining a light on the North East automotive sector

Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) Expo returns to The Beacon of Light, Sunderland, with over 130 companies from across the UK showcasing their products and services. In an exciting, new development, the Expo will…

February 1, 2021

Business & Economy

Digital transformation company joins digital ecosystem on Newcastle Helix

A Scottish company focussed on digital transformation has opened a new office on Newcastle Helix. Digital Technologies Group (DTG) helps business transform productivity and manufacturing capacity through digitalisation. Its expansion will support the burgeoning pharma manufacturing sector in the North East,…

August 20, 2018

Business & Economy

From Tyneside to Asia… Wallsend company uses its expertise to help save the planet

The region was proudly represented at a recent international event in Sarawak, Malaysia attended by some of the world’s most innovative and creative minds with the aim of trying to find solutions to a host of global environmental and…

January 31, 2019

Business & Economy

Expansion for teacher training business

A business that teaches teachers is set to chalk up its fourth year of growth, after relocating to enable further expansion. Evidence Based Education (EBE), which was originally set up in Durham before relocating to Chester-le-Street, has made a move…

April 9, 2020

Arts & Culture

Stars of sport back £10 million campaign to boost grassroots sport and small businesses across the UK

Les Ferdinand and Steve Harmison have joined forces to back a new campaign aimed at benefitting local communities during the coronavirus crisis. The ex-England internationals are among a host of sporting heroes and big businesses getting behind grassroots sport service…

May 13, 2019

Technology

Ocucon named most innovative global company at US retail tech awards

A surveillance technology start-up has been named the most innovative global retail technology company by US retail chiefs. Newcastle-based Ocucon picked up first prize in the (R)Tech Asset Protection (AP) Innovation Awards. The world’s first Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) system,…