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February 7, 2019

Business & Economy

New driver at the Komatsu controls

One of the region’s blue-chip manufacturers is set to welcome a new Managing Director. Current Director of Manufacturing Paul Blanchard will take up the reins at the company from April 1, taking over from current MD Peter Howe. Peter has been…

February 8, 2022

Business & Economy

HLA Services locate to new office in Teesside

HLA Services, has further reinforced its commitment to Teesside and North Yorkshire, with the move to larger offices in Commerce House, Middlesbrough.

March 25, 2020

Business & Economy

All female finalists at the NEAA automotive sector awards

The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) has applauded some of the industry’s rising female stars, with six young ladies making it to the finals at a prestigious awards evening. As the gender skills gap in the region’s automotive sector continues…

October 19, 2020

Business & Economy

Cubby Construction acquires Finlaysons Contracts from Esh Group

Carlisle-based construction and civil-engineering firm Cubby Construction has bought Scottish Borders contractor Finlaysons as the business continues to develop its existing operations in southern Scotland. A family firm established in 1968, Cubby’s operates in construction, civil engineering, joinery manufacture and…

May 15, 2020

Business & Economy

KOMODO strengthens team with quartet’s arrival

A product design and software engineering agency has announced a quartet of new recruits. KOMODO has welcomed Kyle Heron, Sarah Heanan, Hugo Duarte and Rebecca McLaughlin. Bosses at the company, based in Newcastle, say the additions add robustness to its core…

May 31, 2019

Business & Economy

NRL expands into popular Sunderland business village

Technical and engineering recruitment agency NRL, has set up a new branch at Quay West Business Village in Sunderland as the business gears up for future growth. NRL is a respected player in the recruitment of permanent and contract staff…

May 20, 2019

Business & Economy

North East business figures shortlisted for Institute of Directors Awards

A number of North East business men and women have been shortlisted for honours at the Institute of Directors 2019 Director of the Year Awards. The finalists are drawn from across Yorkshire and the North East and represent the full…

March 29, 2021

Business & Economy

Funded internships aim to help keep North East graduates in the region

A number of funded internships are being made available by Newcastle College to help local businesses boost their workforce coming out of the coronavirus pandemic. North East firms operating in the digital technologies and engineering industries are being invited to…