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July 26, 2022

Promoted

The future of the workplace – blending work, design and community

The Lamp House is a new flexible office and social space, borne out of an unhappy virtual working experience. Here, owner Lisa Hart Shepherd talks through her take on hybrid working and why companies need to provide flexibility and support to retain and motivate employees.

March 4, 2021

Business & Economy

Hydrogen mobility company expands Sunderland operations to meet soaring demand

A global company employing 70 people in Sunderland has announced a sharp rise in new orders for the growing hydrogen mobility sector. Haskel, part of Ingersoll Rand inc. (NYSE:IR), is growing its operations to meet rising demand for clean energy…

January 7, 2024

Ideas & Observations

The Last Word: James Griffiths, managing director at Industrial and Marine Hydraulics

James Griffiths, managing director at Middlesbrough-based Industrial and Marine Hydraulics, reflects on the firm’s recent 40th anniversary and reveals how the business’ global profile leaves it primed for further growth.

September 11, 2023

Business & Economy

Fastest 50: Celebrating the path to success

As final preparations are made for the unveiling of law firm Ward Hadaway’s latest North East Fastest 50 list, Steven Hugill speaks to partner and programme lead Damien Charlton about the value of showcasing companies’ successes and the…

January 24, 2020

Feature

Shepherd Offshore celebrates strong year with £30 million turnover

A North East offshore property and warehousing company is celebrating a strong end to the financial year, with a £4 million jump in turnover. Shepherd Offshore, which is owned by the Shepherd family, specialises in property development, warehousing facilities, and…

August 13, 2019

Business & Economy

Shining a light on the North East automotive sector

Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) Expo returns to The Beacon of Light, Sunderland, with over 130 companies from across the UK showcasing their products and services. In an exciting, new development, the Expo will…

July 24, 2019

Business & Economy

Tees Components invests £50,000 to ensure accuracy of cutting-edge machinery

A heavy engineering company has invested £50,000 to maintain and verify the precision of its machined parts. Tees Components has updated a portable coordinate measuring arm with a new model it says is the largest and most accurate version of…

February 1, 2021

Business & Economy

Digital transformation company joins digital ecosystem on Newcastle Helix

A Scottish company focussed on digital transformation has opened a new office on Newcastle Helix. Digital Technologies Group (DTG) helps business transform productivity and manufacturing capacity through digitalisation. Its expansion will support the burgeoning pharma manufacturing sector in the North East,…