Axis Expands to the North East with New Newcastle Office
Axis Expands to the North East with New Newcastle Office
Axis Expands to the North East with New Newcastle Office

Planning and environmental consultancy Axis is celebrating 25 years in business with an exciting expansion into North East England, opening a new office in Hoults Yard in the heart of Newcastle. The move strengthens Axis’ presence across the UK, creating new opportunities for collaboration, recruitment, and sector growth. Established in 2000, Axis has a strong […]

Q&A with GeoPura: Leading the Clean Energy Transition from the North East in the Film and TV sector
Q&A with GeoPura: Leading the Clean Energy Transition from the North East in the Film and TV sector
Q&A with GeoPura: Leading the Clean Energy Transition from the North East in the Film and TV sector

GeoPura is revolutionising power generation with hydrogen technology, and the North East is at the heart of their mission. Their Hydrogen Power Units (HPUs) provide zero-emission, off-grid electricity, replacing diesel generators and providing unlimited access to renewable energy across industries such as construction, events, film and TV production, and data centres. A Sustainable Future for […]

Tyre-to-fuel plant takes off in Sunderland
Tyre-to-fuel plant takes off in Sunderland
Tyre-to-fuel plant takes off in Sunderland

A £100 million tyre-to-fuel facility is set to bolster the UK’s push for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production while creating over 100 jobs in the North East. Wastefront has broken ground on its Port of Sunderland site, the UK’s first large-scale facility dedicated to converting end-of-life tyres into fuel for refining into SAF.  Backed by […]

North East England unites for major UK real estate conference
North East England unites for major UK real estate conference
North East England unites for major UK real estate conference

For the first time the North East Mayor and all seven local authorities will join forces at UKREiiF, with a unified approach to promoting investment opportunities across every part of the region. North East England will unite to promote its strongest assets and most passionate advocates at the UK’s leading real estate conference in Leeds […]

North East’s high tech electronics firms could create thousands of jobs in coming years
North East’s high tech electronics firms could create thousands of jobs in coming years
North East’s high tech electronics firms could create thousands of jobs in coming years

A report backed by Durham County Council and the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult frames the advanced materials electronics industry as capable major growth. The North East’s burgeoning high tech electronics manufacturing industry could support more than 7,500 jobs and contribute nearly £900m to the regional economy in the next five years, a new report says. […]

JATCO Ltd officially opens new manufacturing plant in North East England Facility on the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) will produce 3-in-1 electric vehicle powertrain for Nissan Sunderland Plant Facility represents an investment of up to £48.7m, creating up to 183 highly skilled jobs
JATCO opens new manufacturing plant in North East England
JATCO opens new manufacturing plant in North East England

Global automotive automatic transmission manufacturer JATCO Ltd has provided a major boost to the UK automotive industry by officially opening a new factory, creating up to 183 jobs. Situated on the International Advanced Manufacturing Park, Sunderland, the factory will produce electrified powertrains for the nearby Nissan plant. Initially, this will be the 3-in-1, which modularises […]

JDR Cables' Port of Hartlepool operation. (Image Source: JDR Cables)
Ørsted awards major contracts to North East and Yorkshire suppliers for Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm – move is “vote of confidence in British manufacturing”
Ørsted awards major contracts to North East and Yorkshire suppliers for Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm – move is “vote of confidence in British manufacturing”

Businesses in the North East and Yorkshire have secured contracts from renewable energy from Ørsted, collectively worth £75m to £100m. The work will support more than 300 jobs.  JDR Cable Systems (Newcastle), Severfield (York) and Smulders (Newcastle), will produce integral components and services for the Hornsea 3 wind farm on UK soil. Severfield is the largest […]

The Durham University Space Research Centre (SPARC) draws upon our considerable and world-renowned expertise in space technology and research.
The Durham University Space Research Centre (SPARC) launches
The Durham University Space Research Centre (SPARC) launches

Durham University has launched a new £5m research centre to support North East England’s growing space industry and lead on the sustainable exploration of the cosmos. The Durham University Space Research Centre (SPARC) draws upon the university’s considerable and world-renowned expertise in space technology and research. SPARC aims to be at the forefront of scientific […]