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CASH IS STILL KING: AZETS CHAIR DIRECTOR’S BREAKFAST
The UK’s largest accounting firm and specialist business advisor to SMEs, Azets, welcomed some of the region’s key business leaders at its second Director’s Breakfast this year which saw a focus on the impact of inflation on SMEs in the North East. The event was the...
Formula Plastics renews NEL investment relationship as part of new scale-up strategy
A County Durham injection moulding firm has renewed its longstanding relationship with the North East’s most active business investor as part of its plans to double its turnover by the end of next year. Formula Plastics has worked with NEL Fund Managers to bring in a...
Muckle LLP Employment Case Law Update
Register Keep up to date with changes in employment law including key legislative and case law developments and practical guidance with the second of our quarterly online updates from members of our employment team. This session will last no longer than 60 minutes and...
Meet the Affiliate – zest i/o
The impact of inflation on North East SME’s
The impact of inflation on North East SME’s, with guest speaker Mauricio Armellini from the Bank of England. About this event The rising cost of living in the UK is now squeezing small and medium-sized businesses, with many feeling the impact of higher energy prices...
New Stadler trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro reach another significant milestone, with start of production of the first bogies
Just over two years since Stadler and Nexus signed the contract for 46 new trains for Tyne and Wear Metro, the manufacturing process is well under way and the process to build bogies — structures with wheels attached that carry the bodyshells — will soon begin in...
Anglo Scottish EV readiness webinar 11th May – 12:00
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/anglo-scottish-ev-readiness-webinar-tickets-327958902907 Get your business EV ready Anglo Scottish Asset Finance would like to invite you to join them and their partner Diode Energy, on a webinar on Wednesday 11th May at 12:00, to...
Showcase Tees Valley: May 4th 2022: Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
As part of the Tees Valley Business Challenge, we will be holding a free to attend large-scale supply chain event on May 4th 2022 at Middlesbrough Football Club (summary info below). We are anticipating over 250 SME visitors on the day and we would delighted if you...
Spotlight On: Be-Smart Solutions Ltd
1. What is your role at Be-Smart Solutions Ltd ? I’m Jim Box Company Director and Owner of Be-Smart Solutions Ltd, and also the company brand “Be-Recycled.com” 2. What does Be-Smart Solutions Ltd do? Over the last 15yrs since trading began in 2007 we have helped...
FABRIC ACADEMY LOOKS TO BROADEN GLOBAL REACH WITH NORTH EAST FUND INVESTMENT SUPPORT
A North East marketing training academy is aiming to expand its global reach with the help of a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund. Fabric Academy creates and delivers webinars and courses for...
MESMA DEVELOPING AMBITIOUS GROWTH PLANS WITH NORTH EAST FUND BACKING
A specialist North East ‘software as a service’ firm is programming its own ambitious expansion plans after securing a six-figure investment from the North East Growth Capital Fund Supported By The European Regional Development Fund. Mesma offers a comprehensive...
Spotlight On: CMYK (Sarah Wharrier)
1. What is your role at CMYK? Regional Sales Director for our North East office. 2. What does CMYK do? CMYK are a Business Technology and IT Services Provider. We have been established for over 25 years and have 6 regional offices, with our most recent opening early...
MHA Tait Walker Insight – Business advice, now for tomorrow
In this weeks newsletter we celebrate our impact on a report which led to a change in UK legislation - 0% VAT on energy saving materials. We also share some of our latest insights and blogs including succession planning and the importance of cashflow modelling. We are...
NBS Manufacturers Newsletter: Featuring our review of the CCPI
A new code for a new era The Code for Construction Product information was created to help manufacturers improve the standard of their product data and how they present the data to specifiers, therefore prioritising building safety. Download our whitepaper to learn...
Member News: Paragon CNC Technologies invests in an additional lathe
Paragon has acquired a new CNC lathe to help meet demand for precision machined components from its oil and gas, automotive and industrial customers. Paragon CNC Technologies, a division of Darlington-based Paragon Rapid Technologies Ltd. and a diversified...
Spotlight On: AV Dawson (Charlie Nettle)
1. What is your role at AV Dawson? I’m the Commercial & Marketing Director, so I oversee the brand strategy, identify our markets and ensure we’re looking after our customers and managing the contracts associated with this. 2. What does AV Dawson do? AV Dawson...
Spotlight On: Jamie Pell, Head of Client Relationships talks to EMN about AM Recruitment
1. What is your role at AM Recruitment? I am Head of Client Relationships, meaning I look after the sales & marketing functions, client experience and partnerships. 2. What does AM Recruitment do? We are specialists in all things Engineering, Construction,....
Spotlight On: Evak Engineering CNC machine shop for turning and milling machined parts.
1.What is your role at Evak? My role at Evak Engineering is to provide direction for the business and help us meet the needs of our customers. This also involves introducing new customers to Evak Engineering and making sure we provide great customer service and...
Spotlight On: HT Media
1. What is your role at HT Media? I’m Dan Monaghan, Creative Director at HT Media. I’m involved in almost everything at HT from filming and animation to finance and business development. 2. What does HT Media do? HT Media are a video production and animation company...
Spotlight On: Anglo Scottish Asset Finance
1. What is your role at Anglo Scottish Asset Finance? David Foster, managing director of Anglo Scottish Asset Finance. 2. What does Anglo Scottish Asset Finance do? We’re an experienced finance broker, offering a broad range of financing solutions for businesses of...
Tech firm Excelpoint WINS the FSB North East Business and Product Innovation Award
Tech firm Excelpoint has won the North East Business and Product Innovation Award in the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Celebrating Small Business Awards. Ian Brown, CEO of Excelpoint, received the award at a prestigious event held at the Newcastle Gateshead...
MHA Tait Walker Spring Statement 2022 – Key Highlights
Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Spring Statement today in the House of Commons, against a backdrop of rising fuel, energy and food costs. His challenge was laid bare as prices rose by 6.2% in the 12 months to February - the fastest for 30 years. The Spring...
EMN Weekly Blog: 2022 Export Awards
Its been quite some time since we have been able to celebrate the excellence of our region in person and award those who have excelled in their sectors. It was great to see so many Engineering & Manufacturing Network members recognised at this weeks Federation of...
Commercial Property Management – Back to Basics
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 is the most crucial piece of legislation governing the commercial property market - but how much do we understand it? In our first Commercial Property Management - Back to Basics session, commercial property specialists Charlotte...
Building Fabric Manufacturers: How to get specified
https://manufacturers.thenbs.com/events/building-fabric-manufacturers-how-to-get-specified Are you a building fabric manufacturer looking for new ways to generate leads and win orders? Have you considered the specification route? With thousands of building fabric...
Spotlight On: Isoclad’s Marketing Manager Lauren Miller
1. What is your role at Isoclad & Securiclad Ltd? Marketing Manager at Isoclad & Securiclad Ltd. 2. What does Isoclad & Securiclad Ltd do? Established in 1978, Isoclad & sister company Securiclad have been supplying panel systems for over 40 years....
North East based tech firm Excelpoint is shortlisted for a Business Product and Innovation Award
North East based tech firm Excelpoint is shortlisted in the Business Product and Innovation Award category in the North East Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Celebrating Small Business Awards. As a non-profit organisation, the FSB offers its members a wide range...
Tees Valley Business: The Skills for Growth Programme
Spotlight On: NEL Funds – OES Group lays deep foundations for growth with North East Fund investment support
A specialist North East manufacturer is aiming to make a global impact with its unique sustainable offshore industry technology with the help of a six-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund. OES...
CMYK set for major North East growth as demand increases
The Newcastle-based operation of national business technology provider CMYK has forecast seven figure growth after successfully establishing its presence in the region. CMYK recently celebrated its first year operating in the North East, having launched a state of the...
EMN Weekly Blog: The impact of a crisis on businesses
Its seems that just as we start to get to grips with one crisis in business another one presents itself! First we had the panic brought by Brexit and the impact on our sector from finding new suppliers, new trade routes and new staff. Then throughout Covid Engineering...
Practical Masterclass – Managing sickness absence and poor performance – Thursday 10 November 2022
Would you like more confidence in managing poor performance and sickness absence? It can be complicated but, like everything, it’s much easier when you know how. This employment training course will give you the confidence to handle these kind of issues in-house. Our...
Cobots Online has won the contract to fit out the brand new Robotics Centre at Darlington College
TUTORS have been given a tantalising glimpse of the technology heading towards their college that will transform the way the next generation of students learn and work. Darlington College placement coach Tomos Ellis and business development advisor Paul Clark were...
IA Growth Join EMN’s Affiliate Programme
Engineering & Manufacturing Network are incredibly pleased to welcome IA Growth back to our affiliate programme. Businesses now need as much support as possible to grow and sustain and the opportunity to work with IA Growth who can support this with their team of...
SMART THINKING FOR SMS AS IT TARGETS DOUBLE GROWTH
Smart Manufacturing Solutions, SMS Ltd, started with just three people when it launched in November 2020, when the country was in the thick of the global coronavirus pandemic. Today, it employs a team of 10 office staff, who are based from its headquarters at Byron...
ZEST I/O Join EMN’s Affiliate Programme
Engineering & Manufacturing Network are very pleased to welcome ZEST I/O to our affiliate programme. Zest I/O are only two years old, founded by long term EMN friend Zeynel Badak, but have already built a strong reputation in the digital sector for supporting...
EMN Weekly Blog: How do you measure success?
How do you measure success? There are a number of metrics we can use but generally it is accepted that this comprises the following 7 elements in regards to business; 1 - Profitability 2 - Number of Customers 3. -Satisfaction Level of Those Customers 4 - Employee...
MHA Tait Walker Insight – Business advice, now for tomorrow
In this weeks newsletter we are looking at all things tax year end. What should you be planning for ahead of the April deadline? Read on to find out more. We are always here to help and support so please do not hesitate to get in touch. Considerations - Tax Year End...
New Account Manager Appointed at North East Outsourcing Company
New Account Manager Appointed at North East Outsourcing Company Daniel Pinkney has been announced as the new Account Manager in Hudson Outsourcing’s plans for expansion. His role will include maintaining a clear line of communication between Hudson and their clients....
EMN Weekly Blog: How does a network work?
How does a network work? Well, that depends on the type of network its is. How does Engineering & Manufacturing Network work? The easy answer is 'with' our members. We have built an extremely successful collaboration of businesses by listening and delivering on...
Durham-Based Consultancy Launch Procurement Division
Durham-Based Consultancy Launch Procurement Division As Hudson Outsourcing’s plans for growth and expansion continue, the Company appoints a Procurement Director to lead their latest division. Daniel Gibson will be heading Hudson’s new division, Hudson Procure. He has...
EMN Weekly Blog: Helping businesses find ‘more’
Do you enjoy what you do? Do you leave at the end of the day feeling like you've achieved something? The last 2 years has changed many peoples focus and found them looking for ways to get more out of their day to day. That begs the question.... more what? Money seems...
EMN Welcome Zest I/O As A New Affiliate
EMN are always impressed when we see a new business grow and develop into new markets. Our latest affiliate ZEST I/O have done exactly that. Many of us will have known Zeynel Badak for a number of years and we are very pleased to welcome him onto our affiliate board...
EMN Weekly Blog: Ways to support a new business activity or grow what you already do
Thats quite an evocative image - someone handing you a bag of cash. But it also raises a few questions such as who would be so generous and why would they give you money? As businesses we have to ensure that we have the cash to operate which includes so many different...
The Tees Valley Collaborative Skills Development Partnership (Skills for Growth project)
Are you an SME employer looking to upskill your team and grow your business? The Skills for Growth Programme is a joint initiative from Teesside University International Business School and Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) to identify business’s skills gaps and...
Having a plan in place to measure your journey toward netzero
Are you aware that businesses need a plan in place to measure their journey toward netzero ? We would all like to think that we are working together to reduce carbon emissions and drive a more sustainable future, but are you aware that without an actual detailed plan...
Marketing Lunch and Learn 2022 Marketing Trends and Essentials
Join EMN and Horizon Works to learn how to make improvements and drive your marketing strategy forward. About this event As you launch into 2022…Are your marketing essentials in place? Do you have a focussed marketing strategy? Are you maximising on marketing trends...
EMN Weekly Blog: Engineering & Manufacturing Network have created a Peer2Peer network
Where is the best place to get advice? Surely the answer is from someone with the experience and credentials required to answer the query or solve our issue. Engineering & Manufacturing Network have created a Peer2Peer network with support from the North East...
EMN Weekly Blog: The need to build and invest in a sustainable support structure
Its always an absolute pleasure to reward hard work and at Engineering & Manufacturing Network we like to put our money where our mouth is! For almost 6 years, since our inception we have highlighted the benefits of apprenticeships to our network and how working...
Horizon Works bolsters marketing team with new digital marketing executive
Horizon Works bolsters marketing team with new digital marketing executive North East-based B2B marketing agency Horizon Works has appointed a new staff member to support its creative, PR and digital offering. Holly Farr has joined the company as a digital marketing...