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Heather Mills announced as EMCON 2019 keynote 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...
Places limited for the final Incubator Zone programme as 10 companies book
Ten companies have booked their place for the final Incubator Zone programme at this year’s EMCON event. The programme, one of five strands of the Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP), is aimed at companies within County Durham that have never exhibited at...
Exhibitor News: SwitchAid launches scheme to offer regional charities free phones
SwitchAid, a not for profit fundraising scheme that generates funds for good causes by switching energy and telecoms for homes and businesses, has done a deal with Carphone Warehouse to benefit charities. SwitchAid, (previously One Unite Partnership CIC), received...
Headline sponsor Stadler makes Metro fleet 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...
E-Max Systems returns as event sponsor after winning £170,000 of business from our event
One of the region’s fastest growing engineering software companies is returning to sponsor the show which has generated over £170,000 of sales for the firm. Thornaby-based E-Max Systems, which provides manufacturing ERP software packages for companies across the...
Exhibitor News: Protech Group agrees new partnership
A County Durham company has announced a new partnership to simplify the way PCs are refreshed and disposed of. Protech Group and JRA announced a strategic partnership to simplify PC Refresh projects and the associated PC disposal process. Protech delivers IT Asset...
Sponsors and Partners Profile: Jackson Hogg Recruitment
In our latest Sponsors and Partners Profile we chat to Chris Beevers, head of technical at Jackson Hogg Recruitment, which has confirmed its return to our event as delivery partner for a second year. You’re returning as EMCON’s delivery partner. Why did you decide to...
More returning supporters announced for EMCON 2019
We're delighted to welcome several returning support partners to EMCON 2019. Stadler Rail will be back as headline sponsor - the rail sector giant's third time as a sponsor of the show. Stadler joins gold sponsor Business Durham, which has supported the event for over...
Incubator Zone exhibitor recruits former apprentice on a permanent basis
A former apprentice has proved his employer’s investment in him was no waste as he begins a permanent job with the company. Callum Summerill has been completing an 18-month business administration apprenticeship with Peterlee-based Shred Direct, after being taken on...
EMCON in the latest issue of North East Times
In the latest issue of North East Times, David Land, Chairman of the Engineering and Manufacturing Network (EMN), looks at how the region has evolved to one that’s proud to shout about its successes and showcase the many reasons why we’ve become a global force to be...
Incubator Zone exhibitor Gil Devlin grows nationally
A business coach from the North East has supported one of her national manufacturing clients to win a prestigious industry award. Gil Devlin’s client Cox London was announced as winners of the coveted ‘Fastest Growing Company’ Award for the European Middle East &...
Stadler Rail returns as headline sponsor for the second year running
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...
Engineer sees the light to diversify his business
An experienced design engineer is utilising waste glass and gin bottles to diversify his business into the arts and crafts retail market. Jim Box, Managing Director of Peterlee-based Be Smart Solutions, saw a gap in the market to customise discarded glass bottles...
Exhibitor News: Key appointment for Millbank Solutions
A specialist security and risk management company has announced a key appointment as it continues to grow. Millbank Solutions, which was launched by Michael George two years ago, has confirmed Dan Bettison has joined the company as Director of Operations. Dan brings a...
Success for workwear company after EMCON debut
A workwear company launched just over a year ago has seen a significant increase in work orders after exhibiting at EMCON 2018. Newton Aycliffe Workwear Supplies was one of 18 companies which exhibited at the Incubator Zone within EMCON. During the event owner Gemma...
Exhibitor News: Think Eleven announces scale up plans
A County Durham consultancy and software-as-service business is scaling up and creating new jobs with the help of a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported By The European Regional Development Fund. Think Eleven specialises in optimising...
Exhibitor News: Sagetech wins top award for engraving services
A County Durham company has won a top award for its engraving services. Sagetech Machinery won the award for Best Product for Personalisation at Trophex 2019. Presented to the Sagetech team at the Trophex Exhibition, held at Sandown Park, the award was for the...
How businesses can win work from larger firms: EMN
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...
Spotlight On… LEC Communications and Design
In our latest Spotlight On feature we chat to Leanne Fawcett, Managing Director of LEC Communications and Design, about what led to her launching the business in 2012 and how it has developed in the seven years since. What led to you launching the business in 2012? I...
Exhibitor News: Dyer to create 100 jobs after securing £1.95m of investment
Maven Capital Partners (“Maven”), one of the UK’s most active private equity houses, has, through its management of two regional funds, provided £1.95 million of capital to Dyer Engineering Ltd, the largest independent engineering business in County Durham. The North...
EMCON 2019 announced
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...
Spotlight On: EMCON exhibitor Teesside University
In our latest Spotlight On feature we chat to Suhail Aslam, Innovate Durham Project Manager. Innovate Durham is part of Teesside University, which has exhibited at EMCON for the last couple of years. Tell us more about your team/programme Innovate Durham is led by...
Businesses and people come together to showcase County Durham
Business in Durham is Powered by People – that is the message behind an inspiring new initiative that recently launched. Durham County Council has been working in partnership with some of the region’s biggest businesses, colleges and Durham University, to develop an...
North East businesses among the most innovative
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...
Exhibitor News: Spotlight On Millbank Solutions
In our latest Spotlight On feature Leanne Fawcett chats to Mike George, owner of specialist risk management and security firm Millbank Solutions, to find out more about the company and his plans for the future. Tell us more about Millbank Solutions. Millbank Solutions...
CDEMN re-brands to the Engineering and Manufacturing Network
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...
NCG Solutions is first Incubator Zone company to win work from EMCON
A specialist commercial training company for industry, which exhibited at EMCON for the very first time this year, has won another contract that was secured on the day of the event. NCG Solutions was one of 18 companies from across County Durham who exhibited within...
Durham Food and Drink Network to launch
A network to support County Durham food and drink producers is being launched. Durham Food and Drink Network is the fifth key strand of the Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP), which is part of Business Durham. The network will enable small producers and...
Spotlight On: Exhibitor Moralbox
In our latest Spotlight On feature, Leanne Fawcett chats to John Dunnill from specialist training software company Moralbox, which was launched by John and business partner Gordon MacPherson two years ago. The company offers employers within sectors including...
Incubator Zone companies aiming for growth after exhibiting debut
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...
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