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The Manufacturing and Engineering Taskforce (MET) was formed by Durham County Council and Business Durham to maximise opportunities for the county’s economy and capitalise on inward investment successes, such as Hitachi Rail Europe opening its £82m train building facility. The…

Held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane in London, on the evening of 3rd May 2017, the Recruiter Awards are the UK’s largest event for the entire recruitment community, recognising outstanding achievements across the UK. Having demonstrated to the judges,…

An engineering firm’s new bosses say they are “eager to explore new growth opportunities” after completing a management buyout. Andrew Corsar, Andrew Halpin, Anthony Holmes and Anthony Joice have taken over Sunderland-based Owben. And the…

An engineering operator says it is “well placed to weather the COVID-19 storm” after a raft of new contracts helped swell its financial standing. Reece Group says it has a “very stable foundation from which to move forward” following a…

Several companies have booked their place for the final Incubator Zone programme at this year’s EMCON event. The programme, one of five strands of the Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP), is aimed at companies within County Durham that have never…

An offshore technology company has hailed its expertise after completing a “milestone project” to support the renewable energy sector. Osbit Limited has delivered an underwater plough to Global Marine Group. Bosses say the technology represents “an industry first”, adding it will…

Organisers of the area’s innovation conference VentureFest Tees Valley today (Thursday 27 July) announced the first of their speakers for the event which takes place on 13 September at Wynyard Hall. In true VentureFest spirit, the headliners will share personal…

As employers continue to grapple with post-pandemic skills shortages, Steven Hugill talks to Middlesbrough College Group’s Matt Telling about its extensive apprenticeship offer, and learns how engaging with the next generation can catalyse business growth.