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Rafael acquires Newcastle based Pearson Engineering as part of its strategic expansion
Rafael acquires Newcastle based Pearson Engineering as part of its strategic expansion
Rafael acquires Newcastle based Pearson Engineering as part of its strategic expansion

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has completed the acquisition of Pearson Engineering Ltd. (PER). The acquisition was executed under a stock purchase agreement (SPA), transferring 100% of the ownership. The acquisition includes PER’s subsidiary company Responsive Engineering Ltd. RAFAEL is a world-renowned, Israeli-based defence contractor, specializing in cutting-edge, innovative defence systems, such as the famous […]

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Business boom continues for 3Sixty 3PL as the South Tyneside firm celebrates a series of new contract wins
Business boom continues for 3Sixty 3PL as the South Tyneside firm celebrates a series of new contract wins
Business boom continues for 3Sixty 3PL as the South Tyneside firm celebrates a series of new contract wins

3Sixty 3PL, a North East warehouse logistics firm is celebrating a strong start to life in South Tyneside after experiencing a quick period of growth following several significant contract wins. To meet the rapid business growth and demand for its services, 3Sixty 3PL plans to open a second HQ in South Tyneside. Having opened at […]

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New group launched to drive forward the advanced material electronics sector
New group launched to drive forward the advanced material electronics sector
New group launched to drive forward the advanced material electronics sector

A number of North East based companies working in advanced material electronics has launched a cluster group at a national conference being held in the region. The North East Advanced Material Electronics cluster group (NEAME) has been established to showcase the regional capability, which goes beyond conventional and high-volume compound semiconductors. A cluster of companies […]

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In Conversation | Growth of the North East as a hub for battery technology
In Conversation | Growth of the North East as a hub for battery technology
In Conversation | Growth of the North East as a hub for battery technology

By Prof. Colin Herron, The Faraday Institution, North East Battery Alliance, Zero Carbon Futures, and Newcastle University  Prof. Colin Herron has over 48 years automotive industry experience including 16 years with Nissan in Sunderland. Currently, he is Head of the Faraday Institution Office North East (FINE) and the North East Battery Alliance (NEBA).   He works […]

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Two North East locations shortlisted for Rolls-Royce SMR first factory
Two North East locations shortlisted for Rolls-Royce SMR first factory
Two North East locations shortlisted for Rolls-Royce SMR first factory

Rolls-Royce SMR has announced a list of potential locations for its first factory. This is the first of three factories and will manufacture the ‘heavy vessels’ for its Small Modular Reactor (SMR) power station. This is the largest and most complex facility, therefore, it is important to take decisions early to enable its deployment. Once […]

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JDR’s £130m sub-sea cable facility in Cambois, Northumberland on track for construction to start summer 2022
JDR’s £130m sub-sea cable facility in Cambois, Northumberland on track for construction to start summer 2022
JDR’s £130m sub-sea cable facility in Cambois, Northumberland on track for construction to start summer 2022

JDR Cable Systems (JDR), the global subsea cable and umbilical supplier and servicer, part of the TFK Group, has reached final agreement under the UK government’s Offshore Wind Manufacturing Scheme (OWMIS) on financial support for its new state-of-the-art subsea cable manufacturing facility in Cambois, near Blyth, Northumberland. The agreement means JDR is on track to begin construction in summer […]

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North East based consortium successfully completes UK’s first autonomous HGV pilot
North East based consortium successfully completes UK’s first autonomous HGV pilot
North East based consortium successfully completes UK’s first autonomous HGV pilot

The pioneering 5G Connected and Automated Logistics (5G CAL) pilot has succeeded in its mission to prove the potential of next generation technology in overcoming barriers for a more efficient future for last mile logistics. Becoming the first in the UK to prove the delivery of zero emission automated logistics, the 5G CAL pilot is […]

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Britishvolt signs collaboration agreements to power up the UK’s battery skills agenda
Britishvolt signs collaboration agreements to power up the UK’s battery skills agenda
Britishvolt signs collaboration agreements to power up the UK’s battery skills agenda

Northumberland College, part of Education Partnership North East, has signed a groundbreaking apprenticeship agreement with battery pioneer Britishvolt to provide skills training to some of the 3,000 people who will work at the company’s huge new gigaplant.  Work has already started on the Britishvolt site at Cambois, turning former coal yards at the old Blyth […]

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