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Business Durham commits long term support to EMCON
Just weeks after announcing Swiss manufacturing company Stadler Rail UK as its first headline sponsor, EMCON is delighted to confirm Business Durham as a long-term supporter. The business support organisation was the manufacturing and engineering expo’s very first...
EMCON exhibitors urged to enter Made in the North East Awards
Insider’s annual celebration of the region’s manufacturing sector, the Made in the North East Awards, are being launched today. Entries are now being sought for the ten awards, which this year includes three new award categories. The Made in the North East Awards are...
Future Business Magnates winners announced
A street lighting system which is triggered by passing cars and pedestrians, and a rewards app for people who scan their rubbish before throwing it away, were just two of the top entrepreneurial ideas students taking part in a popular county-wide competition came up...
Getting To Know You: Chris Beevers from Jackson Hogg Recruitment
Getting To Know You... Chris Beevers, Managing Consultant at Jackson Hogg Recruitment, Strategic Partner of EMCON 2018 Why is Jackson Hogg supporting EMCON? EMCON is a key event within manufacturing and engineering in the North East and we’ve seen the growth and...
Incubator Zone’s Protech City achieves major industry standard
An IT refurbishment company from Peterlee has achieved a major industry standard. Protech City, an IT asset retirement and Microsoft-registered refurbishing company based in Peterlee, has recently achieved the ADISA Standard which is a risk assessment of the entire...
Shred Direct ditches plastic as it celebrates fifth birthday
A shredding company owned by a former professional footballer is making major changes to its collection processes as it celebrates its fifth birthday. Shred Direct was launched by Newcastle United footballer Graeme Carter in May 2013 and has experienced significant...
Stadler Rail UK confirmed as EMCON’s headline sponsor
Engineering and manufacturing expo EMCON has secured one of Europe’s biggest rail manufacturers as its first ever headline sponsor. Stadler Rail, which last year was a gold sponsor alongside long term supporter Business Durham, was so impressed with the event that it...
Dyer lights up future with BEEP grant
County Durham-based business Dyer Engineering has seen the energy efficiency light after reducing its energy costs by thousands thanks to advice and grant funding from a council-led project. The Business Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP), led by Durham County Council...
Companies urged to book their place at EMCON’s Incubator Zone
County Durham businesses that are keen to showcase their products and services to potential new customers are being recruited for the second phase of a support programme. Last year saw the launch of the inaugural Incubator Zone programme at EMCON. And this year, as...
GALLERY: official EMCON rebrand launch
Today, CDEMN was delighted to welcome dozens of people from the North East’s business community for the launch of EMCON. Business leaders, exhibitors, sponsors and stakeholders attended the event at Ramside Hall, which was hosted by Leanne English, MD of LEC...
Durham Oktoberfest rebrands as EMCON to reflect a decade of growth
Engineering and manufacturing expo Durham Oktoberfest is re-branding as EMCON to reflect 10 years of growth. Over 50 invited delegates from the North East’s business community were told the news at a breakfast launch at Ramside Hall Hotel this morning (Wednesday). The...
CDEMN: Succession planning key to business growth
Businesses are being offered advice and support to put in place plans to help them ensure their long- term growth and success. County Durham Engineering and Manufacturing Network (CDEMN) has teamed up with a number of its affiliate members and partners to deliver an...
Oktoberfest sponsor planning for major growth after investment
Durham Oktoberfest sponsor and exhibitor Workwear Express has secured £3.5m investment. The Durham-based supplier of personalised workwear, uniform and promotional clothing will use the funding to accelerate its ambitious growth plans. Workwear Express, located at...
Be a sponsor of our 2018 event
Are you interested in raising your profile to a diverse audience of engineering and manufacturing companies? Do you want the chance to be associated as a key player in our 2018 event? Major changes are in the pipeline so there’s never been a better chance to lend your...
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