Industry Insights
Q and A with Carl Pilmer, Chief Sales Officer for JDR Cable Systems
September 29th, 2025
Something big (69,000 sqm in fact), has been taking shape on the banks of the River Blyth in Northumberland. And it will soon be making a major contribution to the UK’s offshore wind sector… and the country’s manufacturing capacity. Yes, JDR Cable Systems’ new Cambois facility, near Blyth will be operational by...
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Q and A with Derek Dixon, Head of School, Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Sunderland
September 15th, 2025
Maintenance is being brought into increased focus in the engineering and manufacturing community, as advancements in technology – including AI and sensor solutions – enable businesses to predict issues and act more quickly should faults arise. And key to expanding knowledge and understanding of maintenance in North East England is the...
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Q and A with Nick Betts, Group Business Development Director at NTG Group
July 25th, 2025
Based in North East England, NTG Group comprises two specialist engineering companies whose combined strengths create a formidable proposition. Established in 1979 as Newcastle Tool and Gauge, NTG operates from a 45,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility in Gateshead, UK and specialises in high-precision machining, CNC milling, CNC turning, EDM wire erosion,...
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Q and A with John Walker, Head of Commercial at Faltec Europe
May 19th, 2025
Established in 1989, when it was known as Hashimoto Ltd, Faltec Europe is part of the Japan-headquartered Faltec Group... and is one of the UK's automotive industry's key tier one suppliers. The company has built up a formidable reputation for its vehicle trim solutions, and from its site at the International...
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Q and A with Tony Quinn, Chair of Energi Coast
April 15th, 2025
One of the most well-known figures in North East England’s offshore wind industry, Tony Quinn, retired from his role as Director of Technology Development at the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult this month. Tony was instrumental in the development of the Catapult’s world class facilities in Blyth, and in the evolution of...
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2025 industry outlook: UK manufacturing
February 3rd, 2025
As the UK's manufacturers' organisation, Make UK brings together a collaborative network of members in regional and national communities, and is a champion of growth and innovation. Drawing on the organisation's deep understanding of the challenges faced by businesses. Kate Fairhurst, Interim Head of Policy at Make UK, shares the...
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2025 industry outlook – North East engineering and manufacturing
February 3rd, 2025
Engineering and Manufacturing Network (EMN) works at the heart of the engineering and manufacturing sector on North East England, and has members from start-ups and SMEs to multinationals. It’s fair to say, therefore, that Director of Development Ailsa Anderson has her ear to the ground in the region – and...
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2025 industry outlook: energy
February 3rd, 2025
As Chief Executive of UK-wide business development membership organisation NOF, Joanne Leng MBE has a deep understanding of where the energy sector is… and where it is heading. Here, Joanne provides her perspective on what 2025 has in store. What changes do you expect to see in the energy sector this...
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2025 industry outlook: defence
January 31st, 2025
With a new Trump administration in the US and the UK Government’s forthcoming Spending Review, the defence landscape is set to evolve considerably in 2025. So what does this mean for SMEs in the manufacturing sector? Andrew Kinniburgh, Director General of Make UK Defence, shared his thoughts with Horizon Works....
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2025 industry outlook: automotive
January 31st, 2025
The automotive sector is going through a period of rapid change – and North East England is playing a major part in this. So as we drive into 2025, who better to provide us with an insight into the sector than Paul Butler, Chief Executive of the North East Automotive...