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April 27, 2020

Business & Economy

Winners of the North East Tourism Awards announced

Last week (April 23), a virtual event was held to reveal the winners of the North East Tourism Awards. The business community came together online to celebrate the quality and diversity of the region’s tourism industry and to support the…

July 5, 2019

Business & Economy

Kromek Group and Epic Social bosses honoured by Institute of Directors

The bosses of a radiation technology firm and a social media advertising company have been honoured at the Institute of Directors’ (IoD) Director of the Year Awards. Dr Arnab Basu, chief executive of Sedgefield-based Kromek Group, was named Innovation Director…

November 1, 2019

Technology

Everflow Group launches new software and technology business

Teesside-based Everflow Group has launched a subsidiary company, Everflow Tech, after identifying that the technology available to water retailers was hindering sales and customer service potential. The founding of the new venture has created an initial seven jobs with over…

November 1, 2019

Business & Economy

JPH SunCare moves into new lab at North East BIC

Sun protection expert and businessman Julian Hewitt has moved into a new lab at the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC). His business, JPH SunCare Technologies, has put faith in Sunderland as the city from which to formulate, develop…

May 10, 2023

Technology

Shildon’s Shane Parkins boosts growth plans with £20,000 backing

A digital marketing firm boss is planning a recruitment drive following £20,000 support.

July 2, 2019

Business & Economy

Kromek secures £1 million-plus contracts for radiation detection equipment

A North East technology firm has secured three international contracts worth more than £1 million for its nuclear radiation detection apparatus. Kromek says its D3S equipment, which can identify terrorist threats such as ‘dirty bombs,’ will be used in the…

August 19, 2019

Business & Economy

Animmersion invests in animation skills to boost United States export prospects

A technology company has invested in the skills of its 3D animation team to boost export opportunities to the United States. Animmersion has developed new capabilities to produce life-like simulations, which support the testing and promotion of new products, as…

April 20, 2020

Business & Economy

Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme launches for an estimated 8 million furloughed workers

The Government’s landmark scheme to protect jobs that are at risk as a result of the coronavirus pandemic launches today, with a reported 67,000 businesses applying in the first hour of it going live. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)…