Industry Insights
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...
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Q and A with James Griffiths of Industrial and Marine Hydraulics
December 14th, 2023
We began working with James and the team at Industrial and Marine Hydraulics (IMH), to develop a new brand and implement a marketing strategy that would enable them to demonstrate their capabilities as hydraulic engineers. In their words, they are Teesside’s best kept secret! A humble team, organically grown from...
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The UK’s defence sector landscape
October 26th, 2023
Defence procurement, supply chain issues, payment terms, Ministry of Defence priorities and more were on the agenda at The Defence Opportunity event at Horizon Works. Taking place on 24th October in our Event Space, The Defence Opportunity saw Andrew Kinniburgh, Director-General of Make UK Defence, deliver a comprehensive overview of the...
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Q and A with Grant Harley of Petards Rail
June 26th, 2023
Horizon Works is proud to support industry innovators, so we’re very excited to be working with Petards Rail - a global provider of intelligent train technology. We recently developed a marketing strategy and new brand for the Gateshead-based company, and we’re now supporting Petards Rail on an ongoing basis. Petards Rail’s...
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Q and A with Ailsa Anderson of Engineering and Manufacturing Network
May 30th, 2023
Engineering and Manufacturing Network (EMN) is an engineering and manufacturing-focused cross-sector membership organisation, dedicated to supporting businesses and their people in North East England. Horizon Works is a long-standing member of the organisation and in 2021, we became an affiliate of EMN – in this role we have delivered a number...
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Q and A with Estelle Blanks of Innovation SuperNetwork
April 26th, 2023
Innovation SuperNetwork connects businesses in North East England with the opportunities, finance and support needed to innovate and grow. Supported by 60 partners, including all five regional universities and high-profile organisations across the public and private sectors, it brings together the innovation ecosystem to support economic growth. Horizon Works is proud to be...