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A North East train builder has hit another production milestone after an operator received its first rolling stock. Hitachi Rail says TransPennine Express (TPE) has officially welcomed its first Nova 1 train. The rolling stock, made at Hitachi’s £82 million factory…

A “COVID-19 killing machine” is set to reduce infections and save the country millions of pounds at a time of soaring absenteeism and energy bills by purifying the air without letting in the cold. The new device takes in room…

Business growth specialists, 360 Growth Partners, has appointed five new associates following a successful first year of trading. The Newcastle-based firm, whose clients include Saddle Skedaddle, Horizonworks and Newcastle Premier Health, has expanded its team to include sector specialists in…

A technology firm has partnered with one of the region’s professional football clubs to enhance its technology and communications networks. Advantex is working with Sunderland AFC. The Gateshead-based business has refreshed the Black Cats’ existing technology and created a communications solution…

A power firm has revealed plans to create “Europe’s largest battery energy storage system”. Sembcorp Energy UK aims to build a 360MW hub at its base on the Wilton International complex, near Redcar, which it says will help the UK meet…

The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, the UK’s leading research and innovation centre for offshore wind, wave and tidal energy, has promoted Andrew Macdonald into the role of Offshore Wind Development & Operations Director, effective from 1st February 2022.

An energy sector business development organisation has enjoyed a membership boost as firms seek to maximise opportunities in the oil and gas and offshore wind sectors. NOF has experienced an increase of almost 40 businesses in the last quarter, which…

A family-run transport company is helping an inflatable hot tub supplier drive sales forward. Moody Logistics and Storage is supporting Wave Direct to meet rising demand spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. Wave Direct only started selling hot tubs as a sideline…