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April 1, 2021

Business & Economy

Teesside clean tech company scaling rapidly after NPIF investment

A clean tech company based in Teesside has experienced significant growth following two funding rounds with the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF). Nova Pangaea Technologies has invested in a number of senior hires in recent months, taking its total full-time…

January 24, 2020

Feature

North East England Chamber of Commerce launches new business awards

The North East England Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) has launched several new business awards to recognise the fantastic work of companies in the region. The programme of awards includes two main branches of prizes: the Chamber Business Awards to…

April 23, 2021

Business & Economy

Fairstone expands with Findlay & Company Financial Services deal

A Chartered financial planning firm has expanded after making its third acquisition this year. Fairstone has taken on Dundee-based Findlay & Company Financial Services. The move comes after the Newcastle-headquartered business was named most acquisitive wealth management firm in the UK…

July 11, 2019

Business & Economy

Northumbria Water tops UK ratings as rivals warned to improve

A water supplier operating across the North East is the only UK company to achieve the Environment Agency’s highest service grade, according to a new report. Northumbria Water has been given a four-star rating by the organisation for its commitment…

April 6, 2021

Business & Economy

Harlow Printing chosen as key supplier in £100 million Crown Commercial Service framework

A North East printing business has won a tender to be part of a Government supplier framework worth £100 million per year. Harlow Printing Limited, which incorporated in 1947 printing clock-cards, is working with the Crown Commercial Service on a…

September 11, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Legal support with a distinctive approach

Fresh from a record deals year, The Endeavour Partnership’s corporate and commercial team is continuing to move ahead at great pace. Here, Steven Hugill speaks to team lead Nik Tunley and fellow partners Nigel Williams, Martin McKinnell, James…

June 29, 2020

Business & Economy

North East England Chamber of Commerce publication to recommence production

As you will be aware, publication of CONTACT magazine was paused earlier this year, owing to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. We, like you, have closely monitored developments over recent days, weeks and months and, under revised Government guidelines, now…

May 12, 2023

Business & Economy

Fastest 50: No containing the momentum

Steven Hugill speaks to Andrew Thompson, the Stockton-headquartered firm’s recently appointed chief executive, to learn more about its successes and plans for the future.