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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...
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...
Thank you for coming to EMCON 2018… see you next year!
The engineering and manufacturing show formerly know as Durham Oktoberfest is now officially established as EMCON. Here are the first photos of today's hugely successful event, along with videos featuring sponsors Elis and AR Controls, and Body Engineering, who...
Exhibitor News: TR Fastenings exhibiting at EMCON
Global fastenings manufacturer and distributor TR Fastenings (TR), a Trifast Plc company, is exhibiting at EMCON in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, which showcases the very best of engineering and manufacturing in the North East and beyond. EMCON enables exhibitors to...
Exhibitor News: Bronze sponsor Whurk announces appointment
A Darlington recruitment agency has strengthened its team by appointing a consultant to deal exclusively with permanent staff. Whurk Recruitment, in Post House Wynd, saw a need for an experienced consultant to be the dedicated contact for both employers looking for...
EMCON exhibitor keeps it in the family with apprentice appointment
Specialist engineers who have been keeping the British Armed Forces moving for decades have welcomed a fifth generation to their ranks. Darlington College apprentice Will Body joins the staff of Body Engineering, continuing a family tradition started by his great...
Exhibitor News: GEM Training helps young people into work
Gem Training is delivering pre-employment training as part of its partnership with Profound Group through the Adult Education Budget. The pre-employment training programme provided by GEM is bespoke to business requirements. As a result of teaming up with business...
Exhibitor News: Modelmaker H120 delivers unrivalled productivity for handheld scanning
22 years since the inception of the ModelMaker product line, the cutting-edge ModelMaker H120 firmly pushes the ever-exacting boundaries of handheld laser scanning. Incorporating blue laser technology, ultra-fast frame rate, specially developed Nikon optics and the...
Spotlight On: Bronze sponsor Business Energy Claims
In our latest 'Spotlight On' sponsor profile, Leanne Fawcett chats to Business Energy Claims, who are one of this year's bronze sponsors. Tell us more about Business Energy Claims Business Energy Claims has a team of energy and legal experts helping businesses to...
Exhibitor News: Penshaw View Training offering safety, health and environment apprenticeship
Earlier this year the new Safety, Health and Environmental Technician Apprenticeship Standard (SHE Technician) was officially launched. This is the first time that an apprenticeship has existed for safety, health and environment qualifications and will allow employers...
Jackson Hogg’s EMCON panel debate line-up confirmed
Recruitment specialist Jackson Hogg is hosting a world class panel of industry experts at an event showcasing the best of North East engineering and manufacturing. The question and answer session is being held as part of EMCON 2018 – the Engineering and Manufacturing...
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