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December 22, 2020

Business & Economy

Pacifica Group expands with Domestic Appliance Company acquisition

A national domestic energy and appliance services provider has strengthened operations after completing an acquisition. Pacifica Group has added The Domestic Appliance Company Ltd (DAC) to its Pacifica Appliance Services portfolio. The deal for Nuneaton-based DAC comes just weeks after Houghton…

December 18, 2023

Business & Economy

Hebburn-based Castle savours record Β£110 million order book

A building services firm says it has the foundations for future success after securing a record forward order book.

April 15, 2019

Business & Economy

The UK’s largest vehicle salvage operator rebrands ahead of growth plans

Darlington based National Salvage, which incorporates NSG and NSA, has rebranded as e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management. The rebrand signals the group’s service innovation and business growth goals, underpinned by an unerring focus on performance standards and a strategic aim…

October 10, 2019

Business & Economy

Nissan launches new Sunderland-made Juke after Β£100 million investment

Car maker Nissan has started work on a next generation model following a Β£100 million investment at its Sunderland plant. The manufacturer says production is now underway on its new Juke hatchback. The work means the model will continue rolling off…

August 22, 2019

Business & Economy

New business centre for Sunderland entrepreneurs

A new business centre is to open at Enterprise Court within Seaham Grange industrial estate, providing high-quality office space for local businesses. Businessmen Andy Laundon and Lee Bishton have renovated the 6500 sq ft building with themes of local attractions…

May 12, 2023

Business & Economy

Why the internet matters more than ever

With more than five billion people accessing the internet every day, the online world represents fertile ground for business growth. Here, Mark Harrison, RTC North scaleup director, uses his vast telecoms and software sector experience to highlight the…

July 18, 2021

Build & Sustainability

Β£9.1m redevelopment planning approval moves Sunderland closer to carbon neutral status

A Β£9.1m development project will aid Sunderland’s ambitious plans to become a cleaner and greener city after planners gave it the green light. Parsons Vehicle Workshop and Depot in Washington is set to be transformed in a contract which will…

June 18, 2021

Business & Economy

TMD Friction wins two prestigious global awards

TMD Friction in Hartlepool has beaten off competition from manufacturing plants around the world to win two global group awards for continuous improvement. Every year the TMD Friction Group hold the Kaizen Awards to celebrate the success of projects implemented…