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EMN PARTNER: Innovation boss Simon Green hands over CEO role to Estelle Blanks as SuperNetwork eyes next phase of development
Sunderland-based innovation support agency, Innovation SuperNetwork, has announced a change in management structure with current CEO, Simon Green appointed as Chair and Executive Director, Estelle Blanks, taking up the role of CEO from April. Speaking about the...
AFFILIATE NEWS: A RECORD YEAR FOR MHA TAIT WALKER CORPORATE FINANCE
MHA Tait Walker Corporate Finance team are celebrating a record year in 2020 completing over £100m worth of deals for North East businesses. Despite the current economic climate due to the pandemic, the team, which is led by Corporate Finance Partner Steve Plaskitt,...
AFFILIATE NEWS: Meet Paul Shield, Partner of MHA Tait Walker
Paul is a chartered accountant with more than 22 years of experience acting for owner-managed businesses. His work sees him advising clients across a broad spectrum of industry sectors, but with a particular specialism in manufacturing and engineering and property and...
EMCON NEWS: EMN move EMCON date to 8th of July 2021 to allow for a safer show.
EMN NEWS: Apprenticeships, it’s a no brainer.
All business persons when asked about their concerns will list succession within their companies as a major issue and yet frequently miss one of the most important ways to address this. Since our inception Engineering and Manufacturing Network have promoted...
EMN NEWS: Engineering a joined-up approach for best practice
NBS, the leading specification platform for the construction industry, has teamed up with the Engineering and Manufacturing Network (EMN) to provide guided support and best practice advice to its members.This collaboration will further strengthen EMN members’ business...
EMN NEWS: Welcome to our new board member Paul Wilson from EDM Zone.
Paul Wilson is Founder and Managing Director of EDM Zone Ltd, who has been solving problems in precision engineering for over 40 years. Paul started his career as an apprentice at Parsons, eventually becoming a time served Toolmaker. His skills and dedication were...
MEMBER NEWS: Charlie modelling the Peakyshielder
Face coverings are mandatory in many public spaces across the UK. For those who find wearing a face mask uncomfortable or prohibitive, face shields are considered to be better than no protection at all. Paragon Rapid Technologies has devised a means of attaching a...
MEMBER NEWS: Horizon Works announces new partnership with Innovation SuperNetwork
B2B marketing agency Horizon Works has underlined its support for innovative North East businesses, by joining Innovation SuperNetwork as a partner. Innovation SuperNetwork is a ‘network of networks’ which brings together more than 50 partners and 5000+ businesses to...
MEMBER NEWS: Mechanical engineering firm gets £357k in tax relief for developing aircraft engine cleaning machine
A mechanical engineering specialist has been rewarded with £357,000 of government tax incentives after revolutionising the way aircraft engines are cleaned, R&D tax specialist Catax can reveal. Catax are tax consultants specialising in R&D Tax Credits, Patent...
MEMBER NEWS: Just Williams launches sales and marketing ‘Hybrid’ to deliver SME success
Just Williams has launched a new blended approach to sales and marketing designed to lay the foundations for long-term business growth. After the introduction of experienced marketeer, Emma Storey, last year to the Stockton-based sales company the business has been...
MEMBER NEWS: Start up ZEST I/O wins new customer to deliver tailor
ZEST I/O Limited has welcomed a new customer Abfad Ltd and is working together to develop a tailored based, Cloud Internet software programme and licensing of patented technology to companies overseas. Abfad Ltd is recognised for their innovative approach to solving...
MEMBER NEWS: Digital gateway to success for steel company
A County Durham-based metalwork and fabrication company is going from strength to strength with the continued expansion of its online brand that offers ready-made products to customers in the UK and Europe. Steelcraft Ltd, which specialises in manufacturing...
MEMBER NEWS: Global Precision Ltd relocate to 19,000 sqft state of the art premises to accommodate for growth and investment.
Although the pandemic had caused delays with our planned factory move, I’m pleased to announce that we’ve now completed the relocation to our newly built 19,000 square foot factory in Haworth. This will allow us to grow further and invest in more machinery to conduct...
MEMBER NEWS: E-MAX Systems prepares for uplift in activity as manufactures recommence operations.
E-Max Systems has ended the first half of 2020 in a strong position, despite the disruption to business caused by the ongoing global pandemic. The company is preparing for a busy six months ahead as UK manufacturing ramps up activity amid increasing calls to reshore...
AFFILIATE OFFER: GAS putting their staff first.
The leadership at Great Annual Savings Group (GAS) are currently putting the finishing touches to a return-to-work plan to ensure a safe operating environment for its 300 staff across the UK. The Group is making a significant investment in ensuring its offices are...
MEMBER OFFER: Horizon Works is offering a marketing health check for EMN members.
EMN member Horizon Works is a B2B marketing agency specialising in working with innovative companies from complex sectors including manufacturing, engineering, scientific, life sciences and technology. Horizon Works offer a full range of marketing services in-house...
MEMBER NEWS: E-max Systems celebrates another ‘big’ win with the announcement of new client, the Bignall Group.
E-MAX SYSTEMS CELEBRATES ANOTHER ‘BIG’ WIN WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW CLIENT, THE BIGNALL GROUP E-Max Systems, a leading UK manufacturing ERP software provider, today announced the highly successful Bignall Group as a new client. Operating from its base in Shildon,...
MEMBER NEWS: Human Connection needs to be a central topic on our agendas right now
How two leading people brands are joining forces to highlight the importance of people in our businesses now more than ever. EngageNE and People Power come together to bring the spotlight on to employee engagement in our region. EngageNE - the network run by EMN...
EMN & EMCON NEWS: Decision made to move EMCON to March
For 12 years EMCON (formerly Durham Oktoberfest) has brought together thousands of visitors and exhibitors to share with the best of the region's engineering and manufacturing community. We have heard from some of the regions biggest industrial names and influencers...
MEMBER NEWS: CBILS LOAN SCHEME IS SLOW AND CUMBERSOME
We frequently hear from our clients that the CBILS loan scheme is slow and cumbersome. Previous advice directed applicants to first go to their bank, whilst this makes perfect sense due to the existing relationship it often results in incomplete CBILS applications and...
AFFILIATE NEWS: MHA Tait Walker helping business community with on going support.
MHA TAIT WALKER HELP NORTH EAST BUSINESS COMMUNITY WITH CONTINUITY SUPPORT GROUP THE UK has witnessed a wave of unprecedented change in light of coronavirus; school closures, self-isolation, work-from-home, businesses closing, supermarket stock-piling and increased...
EMN ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF FIRST INNOVATION EVENT
Over the coming year EMN will be holding a range of events around the theme of innovation. This isn’t necessarily about using technology in your processes or even manufacturing the next high tech consumer product, innovation is much simpler than this. These sessions...
EMCON 2019 NEWS: EVENT HAILED A HUGE SUCCESS AS BUSINESSES PLEDGE RETURN
Dozens of businesses have pledged to return to EMCON 2020 as they pursue leads to new business made at last week’s expo. Social media has been buzzing with positivity since the event with hundreds of comments on the show and how successful it had been. Over 100...
EMCON NEWS: FIFTEEN COMPANIES EXHIBITING WITHIN THE INCUBATOR ZONE
This year’s Incubator Zone will feature 15 companies which are all looking to grow within the region. They are: Customise It Now (pictured) GT Coatings Raisco Workshop Supplies LED Supply and Fit Tritec Taylored Fit Physio Jayne Appleby Orca Cleaning Services Adapt...
EMCON NEWS: ZF ANNOUNCED AS VIP COMPANY
ZF, the Peterlee-based leader in the production of specialist safety camera equipment for vehicles, has been confirmed as a ‘VIP company’ at this year’s EMCON. The company is the one of several regional big hitters to be announced, all of which will be taken around to...
EMCON NEWS: FULL LINE UP FOR INDUSTRY LEADERS’ PANEL
Three regional business leaders who have embraced innovation, social media and digital technology to grow their business will join Heather Mills on this year’s EMCON Industry Leaders’ Panel Debate. The theme of the event will be ‘Transforming Business and Embracing...
EMCON NEWS: FAT HIPPO ANNOUNCED AS EMCON CATERER
Fat Hippo, the North East-founded burger chain, has been announced as the catering provider for this year’s EMCON expo. The food group, which now has three restaurants and outlets in the North East and a recently opened food kiosk in Sheffield, will offer up a range...
EMN ANNOUNCES HEATHER MILLS AS EMCON 2019 HEADLINE SPEAKER
The Engineering and Manufacturing Network (EMN) is delighted to announce that Heather Mills is keynote speaker at this year’s EMCON event. Visionary businesswoman Heather Mills has expanded her international award-winning plant based vegan company VBites by opening...
EMN AMONG THE JUDGES FOR THE ANNUAL ‘MADE IN THE NORTH EAST AWARDS’
The annual awards for the region’s manufacturing sector, Made in the North East Awards, have been launched by Insider Media and Ben Gilhespy of the Engineering and Manufacturing Network is once again on the judging panel. Entries are now being sought for the 11...
EMCON NEWS: STADLER AND HITACHI MAKE NEXUS METRO SHORTLIST
Nexus, the public body which owns and manages the Tyne and Wear Metro, has today announced the three firms that remain in the running to design, build and maintain its new train fleet. The three firms will be invited to make best and final offers this summer after...
SPOTLIGHT ON: JACKSON HOGG RECRUITMENT
In our latest Spotlight On, we chat to Chris Beevers, head of technical at affiliate member Jackson Hogg Recruitment, which has confirmed its return to the EMCON engineering and manufacturing event as delivery partner for a second year. You’re returning as EMCON’s...
BACON BUTTY CLUBS STILL HAVE A PLACE, SAYS BEN GILHESPY
In his latest column, Ben Gilhespy, Operations Director of the Engineering and Manufacturing Network (EMN) looks at the importance of networking and why ‘bacon butty’ clubs still have a place when it comes to raising the profile of your business. Networking has become...
EMCON NEWS: 20 NEW JOBS CREATED BY INCUBATOR ZONE COMPANIES
Twenty new jobs have been created since a support programme to help County Durham engineering and manufacturing companies to grow launched. The Incubator Zone was added to the EMCON line up in 2017 to attract those companies who had never before exhibited at the...
EMN IN NORTH EAST TIMES MAGAZINE
In the latest issue of North East Times, Ben Gilhespy looks at the challenges businesses face between sticking to what they know and introducing more innovative processes into the way they work: ...
EMN EVENT: SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE WORKPLACE
Following the success of our previous substance misuse event we have been asked to provide another event aimed firmly at employers of all sizes to ensure your continued compliance in what can be a very complicated minefield of legalities and HR issues. The management...
EMCON NEWS: STADLER RAIL UK RETURNS AS HEADLINE SPONSOR
Swiss rail manufacturer, Stadler, has announced that it will once again support EMCON, acting as headline sponsor for the second time. This decision relates to the company’s objective of establishing a regional supply chain in the north east, as it aims to grow in...
EMN RESPONDS TO GOVERNMENT’S INSTITUTES OF TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCEMENT
Ben Gilhespy, Operations Director of the Engineering and Manufacturing Network (EMN), welcomed today’s Government announcement that one of the 12 new “Institutes of Technology” is being located in the region and created at New College Durham. He said: “EMN has a...
10TH BIRTHDAY FOR TANFIELD LEA BUSINESS CENTRE
More than 120 employees from companies based at a Durham business centre came together to help celebrate its 10th anniversary. Among them were staff from businesses that have been based at Tanfield Business Centre, in Tanfield Lea, Stanley, since it first opened ten...
BEN GILHESPY BLOG: WHY AREN’T MORE BUSINESSES EXPORTING?
In his latest column, Engineering and Manufacturing Network operations director Ben Gilhespy explores the world of export, analysing why there aren’t more regional companies choosing to sell their products overseas and what support is available to help encourage more...
FINANCE AND CASH FLOW THE THEME OF NEXT EMN EVENT
Two years ago one of our very first events was based around looking at financial options for your business. This revolved around the various options for maximising your cash and identifying ways of improving cash flow, finding ‘hidden’ money, sourcing an exit strategy...
NISSAN TO PULL INFINITI PRODUCTION FROM SUNDERLAND
Infiniti vehicles will no longer be made in Sunderland from the middle of 2019, car giant Nissan has announced. The luxury arm of the Japanese giant will target its "largest growth markets" such as North America and China, and plans to withdraw from Western Europe in...
BEN GILHESPY: HOW DO BUSINESSES WIN WORK FROM BIGGER FIRMS
In his latest column, Ben Gilhespy of the Engineering and Manufacturing Network (EMN) looks at the challenges smaller companies face when trying to win contracts with larger regional and national firms – and what they can do to ensure their time preparing quotes and...
NEW DATE ANNOUNCED FOR EMCON 2019
EMCON, the region’s biggest engineering and manufacturing expo, will return in 2019 on a new date. Historically the networking exhibition has been held on the third Thursday in October, however in response to exhibitor and delegate feedback the event will be now held...
MEMBER MESSAGE: HAPPY NEW YEAR
Here at the Engineering and Manufacturing Network we'd like to wish all of our members, affiliate partners and the region's thriving business community a very happy new year. It's fair to say 2018 has been a year of many many highlights, and we've been delighted to...
BUSINESSES LEADING THE WAY IN INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Businesses in the North East are leading the way in innovative product development. That’s the message from Ben Gilhespy, operations director at the newly rebranded The Engineering and Manufacturing Network. He believes companies in the North East are becoming more...
OUR RE-BRAND TO THE ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING NETWORK IS CONFIRMED
A network which supports businesses within the engineering and manufacturing sectors has rebranded to reflect its growth regionally. County Durham Engineering and Manufacturing Network will now be known as The Engineering and Manufacturing Network (EMN). The name...
EMCON 2018: INCUBATOR ZONE EXHIBITING FIRMS PLANNING FOR GROWTH
Companies from across County Durham who exhibited at EMCON for the very first time are putting in place plans to grow. Eighteen new or growing SMEs signed up to participate in this year’s Incubator Zone, which was a key element of EMCON 2018. The programme, which is...
COMPANIES PURSUING WORK AFTER THIS YEAR’S EMCON
This year’s EMCON 2018 has been rated as a huge success, with close to one thousand people passing through the doors. And now, one week on, exhibitors and visitors alike are now following up on leads and new contacts made on the day. The showcase event, which has been...
NATIONAL AWARD WIN FOR CDEMN
County Durham Engineering and Manufacturing Network (CDEMN) has won a prestigious national award. The support organisation was nominated at the Small Business Awards, which was hosted by CV- Magazine. Operations Director Ben Gilhespy has now been advised that CDEMN...