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December 9, 2019

Business & Economy

North East private sector endures ‘UK’s second sharpest decline,’ according to report

The North East’s private sector suffered the UK’s second worst decline last month, according to new research. The latest NatWest/IHS Markit PMI® survey showed the region endured a seventh straight month of regression in November, with output down and job…

July 4, 2019

Business & Economy

Mabbett expands into Tees valley with Materials Processing Institute move

A safety, environment and engineering consultancy has joined an expanding group of organisations at a Tees Valley research and innovation centre. Mabbett has taken occupancy at the Materials Processing Institute, based in Middlesbrough. Bosses say the occupancy will support the company’s…

April 15, 2019

Business & Economy

Stadler to be EMCON headline sponsor for second year

Swiss rail manufacturer, Stadler, has announced that it will once again support EMCON, acting as headline sponsor for the second time. This decision relates to the company’s objective of establishing a regional supply chain in the North East, as it…

October 11, 2019

Business & Economy

Tekmar expands with £6.5 million deal for “perfect fit” Pipeshield International

A marine engineer says it has bolstered its market offering after sealing a £6.5 million deal for a fellow subsea operator. Tekmar has taken on Pipeshield International. The company is a global provider of patented subsea concrete mattress protection systems, which…

May 15, 2019

Business & Economy

TTE Technical Institute working with TAQA to develop Middle Eastern workers

A training provider has secured a new project with an international energy and water company to support the development of Middle Eastern technicians. The TTE Technical Institute is working with TAQA to develop workers’ practical engineering skills as they seek…

June 17, 2019

Business & Economy

Olympic star Daley Thompson inspires North East staff during charity fitness day

Staff and businesses were put through their paces during a health and fitness day by a double Olympic champion. Daley Thompson CBE joined 15 staff from Gateshead-based HR and payroll company Cintra and fellow Tyneside firm Prospect Engine for a…

October 13, 2020

Business & Economy

RGS Newcastle student named in Queen’s birthday honours

A student from RGS Newcastle was the youngest person named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list announced at the weekend for the contributions he made to the community during the height of the Coronavirus pandemic. 16-year old student Theo Wride…

May 7, 2024

Build & Sustainability

Darlington’s Subsea Innovation eyeing international expansion after Unique Group deal

An offshore energy sector engineer is targeting global growth following a takeover. Darlington-based Subsea Innovation has been bought by Unique Group in a £1.9 million deal. Bosses say the deal marks “a significant leap forward”…