Dräger opens multi-million pound UK PPE factory in the North East
Dräger opens multi-million pound UK PPE factory in the North East
Dräger opens multi-million pound UK PPE factory in the North East

Draeger Safety UK Ltd, part of The Dräger Group, an internationalleader in the fields of medical and safety technology, has today officially opened a new manufacturing facility in Gateshead, expanding its ongoing commitment to the North East of England. The new site, which will produce FFP3 face masks to fulfil a Government contract to supply […]

Energy Centre, Gateshead
Innovative, Low Carbon Projects in North East Secure HNIP Funding
Innovative, Low Carbon Projects in North East Secure HNIP Funding

£6.7 million of funding has been awarded to proposed heat network schemes in the North East of England today through the Government’s £320 million Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP). Seaham Garden Village and Newcastle University are among the schemes to have been awarded funding through HNIP, which has now awarded over £125 million in its […]

PROTO - The Emerging Technology Centre, Gateshead - specilaising in Immersive Technlogy, VR and AR
The immersive tech sector in North East England recognised as being internationally significant as it grows and welcomes new entrants
The immersive tech sector in North East England recognised as being internationally significant as it grows and welcomes new entrants

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has recognised the national and international significance of the immersive tech cluster in North East England.  Next month, DIT and Invest North East England (INEE) will host an online event to promote the region’s immersive tech sector, aimed at boosting inward investment in the area. International immersive tech companies […]

RIGA Building, Gateshead
Riga – New Grade A office block completes in Gateshead
Riga – New Grade A office block completes in Gateshead

Gateshead Council has completed on a landmark new 50,000 sq ft Grade-A office development, which is already 100% let.   Riga, a £13m workspace designed by Ryder Architecture and constructed by Willmott Dixon, 3E engineering and Desco, is part of the Baltic Quarter site located next to the iconic Gateshead Quays. It will be the first Grade-A office building delivered to the area for […]

North East Based TPS Collaborate on Ground-breaking Project to Install a Smart Network of Rapid EV Charging Hubs
North East Based TPS Collaborate on Ground-breaking Project to Install a Smart Network of Rapid EV Charging Hubs
North East Based TPS Collaborate on Ground-breaking Project to Install a Smart Network of Rapid EV Charging Hubs

North-East of England based Turbo Power Systems Ltd (TPS) have announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership with Ricardo Energy & Environment, Western Power Distribution and Electricity North West, for the demonstration of a novel, smart DC network of rapid Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers as part of a funded program from the UK […]

Artist impression of Gateshead Quays - ASM GLOBAL SIGNED AS VENUE OPERATOR FOR NEW GATESHEAD QUAYS COMPLEX
ASM GLOBAL SIGNED AS VENUE OPERATOR FOR NEW GATESHEAD QUAYS COMPLEX
ASM GLOBAL SIGNED AS VENUE OPERATOR FOR NEW GATESHEAD QUAYS COMPLEX

Further expanding its footprint in the UK, ASM Global (a merger between SMG Europe and AEG Facilities) announced that it has signed to be the venue management provider for a new £260m arena, conference and exhibition centre on Gateshead Quays.  The company signed a long-term agreement with Ask:PATRIZIA, a joint venture between developer, Ask Real […]

Invest North East England shines spotlight on gaming sector - Northern Exposure Sept 2019
Invest North East England shines spotlight on gaming sector
Invest North East England shines spotlight on gaming sector

THE North East’s vibrant gaming industry has been showcased to international visitors this week. Invest North East England welcomed an overseas delegation of experts to the region to learn about the thriving gaming sector and explore opportunities for expansion. The delegation of specialist gaming companies from Ireland, as well as representatives from the Department for […]

Artist impression (CGI) of Riga Building, Gateshead
Leading Video Games Developer, Sumo Group to be First New Tenants at Riga, Baltic Quarter.
Leading Video Games Developer, Sumo Group to be First New Tenants at Riga, Baltic Quarter.

Sumo Group plc has agreed to lease the top two floors of the Riga Building, extending to 16,500 sq ft, to house the local studios of its Sumo Digital and Atomhawk businesses. Gateshead Council announced the news today that it had secured its first new tenants for Riga. Sumo Digital will move in early 2020 […]