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Life Sciences Sector, North East England
Guest Blog: How the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy could help grow the North East Region’s pharmaceutical manufacturing sector
Guest Blog: How the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy could help grow the North East Region’s pharmaceutical manufacturing sector

In our latest guest blog, John Hildreth, Business Growth and Investment Manager at Arch: The Northumberland Development Company, looks at How the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy could help grow the North East Region’s pharmaceutical manufacturing sector The opportunity to encourage significant growth and investment into the North East’s pharmaceutical manufacturing sector has recently come under the […]

Viva Rail
Skilled rail jobs to be created as Vivarail opens a new production plant in County Durham
Skilled rail jobs to be created as Vivarail opens a new production plant in County Durham

Vivarail will bring 30 specialist engineering jobs over the next three years, to the North East as it opens a large production site in County Durham.   It joins a growing number of rail engineering companies and suppliers operating in the region as it sees a resurgence in the industry. Vivarail has been attracted by the […]

Port Of Blyth Decom Aerial
Decommissioning licence marks major step towards Blyth decom base
Decommissioning licence marks major step towards Blyth decom base

Port of Blyth has announced a move into the offshore decommissioning market following confirmation of the North East port’s successful application for a decommissioning licence from the UK Environment Agency. Having worked closely with the Environment Agency for 12 months prior to the environmental permit being granted, the Port is now readying a site suitable […]

Sunderland Offshore Energy Hub
Sunderland is set to become a hub for offshore energy repairs
Sunderland is set to become a hub for offshore energy repairs

The Port of Sunderland is set to become a hub for offshore energy repairs, after an operation to help grow its reputation as a gateway to the offshore and renewable energy sectors. The huge cable vessel Nexans Skagerrak is helping the port grow its reputation as a gateway to offshore and renewable energy sector The […]

National Innovation Centre, Newcastle Helix
New £50m national innovation centre given go-ahead
New £50m national innovation centre given go-ahead

Permission has been granted for a major new development which will link up university academic talent with industry and the public sector to help develop skills needed to solve real world problems.  The £50m national innovation centre, on Science Central will bring together businesses, academics and the public to support the research and development of […]

Sunderland IAMP
International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) £300M milestone endorsed
International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) £300M milestone endorsed

Updated plans to help deliver more than 5,000 jobs and attract more than £300m of development have been welcomed.  Sunderland City Council’s Cabinet and its full council meeting have (Wednesday 22 November) endorsed updates for the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP). The IAMP is proposed for an area close to the A19 and to the north […]

Digital Catapult North East & Tees Valley Immersive Lab
BLOG: The North East & Tees Valley Immersive Lab launches
BLOG: The North East & Tees Valley Immersive Lab launches

In our latest guest blog, Jenny Lang, Programme Engagement Manager at Digital Catapult North East & Tees Valley (NETV) speaks about the recent launch of the North East & Tees Valley (NETV) Immersive Lab, in Gateshead and the growing tech sector in North East England. The Launch It’s been an exciting few months at Digital Catapult […]

Elmtronics CEO
Elmtronics targets £8m sales as it eyes up new markets
Elmtronics targets £8m sales as it eyes up new markets

Elmtronics, a County Durham based electric vehicle charging specialist has unveiled ambitious three-year growth plans that will see its turnover soar to almost £8m a year. The company is aiming to be one of the top four companies operating in the UK’s rapidly growing EV charging market by 2020. It is looking to make a […]