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January 27, 2023

Business & Economy

HLA Services on recruitment trail after education sector successes

An equipment maintenance firm is adding to its register after securing a number of education contracts.

August 2, 2019

Business & Economy

Site and Field Services eyes growth after management buy-out

A Northumberland-based engineering supplier has its sights set on contract growth following a management buy-out. Site and Field Services, headquartered in Ashington, is targeting expansion in the offshore energy sector. The business supplies services and components to the oil and gas…

April 26, 2024

Technology

Sedgefield’s Filtronic secures £15.8 million SpaceX deal

A County Durham technology firm has secured a £15.8 million deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Sedgefield-based Filtronic will supply the rocket and spacecraft maker with power amplifiers and similar products. The equipment will be used on…

January 9, 2023

Business & Economy

The Big Question

National Apprenticeship Week returns in February, using the theme ‘Skills for Life’ to highlight the importance of young talent to companies’ success, while celebrating training programmes’ role in securing learners long and successful careers. Just how important are…

January 24, 2017

Business & Economy

National scope for 0800 Repair Gas

The Houghton le Spring-headquartered firm, which was established in 2010 and forms part of the Pacifica Group, completed more than 15,600 jobs over the last 12 months, with its team of heating engineers and boiler repair specialists travelling a…

August 12, 2019

Business & Economy

Newcastle-based Muckle LLP strengthens construction team

Law firm Muckle LLP has strengthened its construction team with a promotion and addition to its ranks. The company has promoted specialist Adam Aston to partner and recruited solicitor Sophie Crosby. Adam, who joined Muckle as a trainee in 2006, advises…

October 14, 2019

Business & Economy

Heather Mills helps EMCON smash visitor record as firms commit to 2020 return

Businesswoman Heather Mills was the star attraction as an annual North East business expo smashed a visitor number record. More than 1000 people flocked through the doors to network with firms and take part in business support events at this…

December 5, 2019

Business & Economy

Pacifica Group’s 50-job expansion plan to meet growing demand

A national home services company is bolstering its workforce to build on strong results. Pacifica Group plans to recruit 50 engineers to increase its growing presence in the domestic energy and appliance repair sectors. The business, headquartered in Houghton le Spring,…