StreetDrone to launch autonomous HGV logistics concept in Sunderland
StreetDrone to launch autonomous HGV logistics concept in Sunderland
StreetDrone to launch autonomous HGV logistics concept in Sunderland

As announced today, StreetDrone will assume technology leadership in the second stage of a project to deliver connected and autonomous logistics (CAL) as part of a wider £84m funding announcement for driverless technologies. As a leading developer of automated logistics technology that reduces costs, improves productivity, enables industrial decarbonisation and enhances industrial safety, StreetDrone’s mission is to […]

South Tyneside based Hitachi Construction Machinery expands following rapid business growth
South Tyneside based Hitachi Construction Machinery expands following rapid business growth
South Tyneside based Hitachi Construction Machinery expands following rapid business growth

Construction machinery supplier, Hitachi Construction Machinery UK Ltd (HCMUK) has expanded its space and has moved into the former DPD depot next door to its Hebburn headquarters at Monkton Business Park to meet rapid business growth. HCMUK which was established 50 years ago and provides specialised construction machinery products renowned for high quality and advanced […]

IAMP in running to land Rolls-Royce SMR factory
IAMP in running to land Rolls-Royce SMR factory
IAMP in running to land Rolls-Royce SMR factory

The International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) is among the final three locations shortlisted for major investment from Rolls-Royce SMR. The 150-hectare development site, which spans land in South Tyneside and Sunderland, has been named in the final shortlist for Rolls-Royce SMR’s first heavy pressure vessels factory, which will produce components for a fleet of small […]

North East showcased to the globe as premier electrification location
North East showcased to the globe as premier electrification location
North East showcased to the globe as premier electrification location

North East England will be promoted as the premier location for electrification technologies and international investment at one of the leading international Electric Vehicle (EV) trade shows. This week, Invest North East England (INEE) will lead a delegation to London EV Show to showcase the region’s strengths in electrification and battery technologies. The inaugural London […]

Forrest Park, a new £100m County Durham industrial development to create over 3,000 jobs
Forrest Park, a new £100m County Durham industrial development to create over 3,000 jobs
Forrest Park, a new £100m County Durham industrial development to create over 3,000 jobs

Developer Richardson Barberry today announced it has secured detailed planning consent for eight new warehouse units at Forrest Park, County Durham. Durham County Council has approved the company’s plans for the first phase development of 830,500 sq ft of warehouse/logistics space on 42-acres of the 116-acre site at Forrest Park. Earthworks/construction is expected to begin […]

Leading the clean energy revolution with the opening of the redeveloped Bates Clean Energy Terminal
Leading the clean energy revolution with the opening of the redeveloped Bates Clean Energy Terminal
Leading the clean energy revolution with the opening of the redeveloped Bates Clean Energy Terminal

Following a multi-million pound investment programme, the Port of Blyth has announced the opening of its Bates Clean Energy Terminal, offering enhanced facilities and the opportunity for low-carbon focused investment and innovation. The Secretary of State for Transport, Anne-Marie Trevelyan carried out the official duties at an event attended by a wide range of Port […]

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 […]

Osbit delivers subsea vehicle to international offshore giant Jan De Nul
Osbit delivers subsea vehicle to international offshore giant Jan De Nul
Osbit delivers subsea vehicle to international offshore giant Jan De Nul

Osbit, the UK-based specialist offshore equipment supplier, has successfully delivered a state-of-the-art subsea trenching vehicle to Luxembourg vessel operator, Jan De Nul. The high-powered vehicle, named Swordfish, is a purpose-built cable burial tool for the efficient protection of subsea cables that will be used on current and future wind farm projects. Swordfish is powered by […]