Industry Insights
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...
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Q and A with David Jack of SeAH wind
November 26th, 2024
If you’ve been down to the River Tees, you may have got a big surprise. And when we say big, we really mean it. The world’s largest bespoke XXXL monopile manufacturing facility is being built at the Teesworks site by SeAH Wind, which was established in 2021 by South Korean company SeAH...
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Q and A with Laura Hampson of Lancereal
October 28th, 2024
Laura Hampson is Sales Director of Lancereal, a leading powertrain solutions provider based in Kirkburton, near Huddersfield UK. The company specialises in creating bespoke, specially engineered powertrain products and systems, and supplies world class components, sourced via partnerships with prestigious global manufacturers. Serving sectors such as agriculture, groundcare and construction, it...
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Q and A with Paul Butler of the North East Automotive Alliance
September 24th, 2024
Paul Butler is CEO of the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA), an industry-led cluster which champions the automotive sector in the North East of England. The organisation supports the economic sustainable growth and competitiveness of the automotive sector, and aims to establish the North East as a true global automotive and...
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Q and A with Ralph ‘Dinz’ Dinsley of 3S Northumbria
August 29th, 2024
Ralph ‘Dinz’ Dinsley is one of the most recognisable faces in North East England’s expanding space cluster. After retiring from the RAF, he has spent the last seven years bringing his expertise in space situational awareness – the practice of tracking space objects and their operational environment – to bear for the...
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Q & A with Dan Devine of Devine Chemicals
June 28th, 2024
Established by Jim Devine in 1986, County Durham-based Devine Chemicals is a leading speciality chemicals manufacturer and global distributor. Serving markets such as coatings, construction and agrochemicals, the company has developed its own highly successful range of products. This includes, DeCAL a range of thickeners, dispersants and defoamers for aqueous and...
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Q and A with Elaine Scott of Space North East England
May 20th, 2024
We’re excited to be helping North East engineering and manufacturing businesses launch into space on 2nd July, when we host The Space Opportunity – the fourth event in our Opportunities Series. And joining us will be Elaine Scott, Cluster Director at Space North East England, which is dedicated to growing the...
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Q and A with Mark Cawley of RS Industrial Services
April 25th, 2024
Founded in 2001, RS Industrial Services has grown to be one of the UK’s premier independent industrial services providers. From facilities in Teesside and Tyne & Wear, the company supports customers with crane and lifting equipment service & maintenance, 27/4 breakdown cover, installation and specialist projects too. The company offers an extensive...
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Q and A with Ian Jackson of CAV Systems
March 21st, 2024
Following our support for the Insider Made In The North East Awards in 2023, we were delighted to sponsor the Manufacturer of the Year (Under £25 million) Award again this year. And at a glamourous awards evening at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Hotel on March 14, Consett-based CAV Systems come out...
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EMN round table sheds new light on marketing challenges
February 20th, 2024
2023 saw Horizon Works and the Engineering and Manufacturing Network (EMN) launch the Engineering and Manufacturing Marketers’ Meet-Up series – and through these events, we’ve been bringing in house marketers, sales professionals and business development personnel together to share experiences and ideas, gain knowledge and be inspired. They’ve featured Q and...