Industry Insights
Q and A with Mark Rutherford of Alexander Battery Technologies
March 27th, 2023
We were delighted to see Peterlee-based Alexander Battery Technologies take home the Manufacturer of the Year (under £25 million) award – sponsored by Horizon Works – at the Insider Made In The North East Awards in March. Alexander Battery Technologies designs and manufactures customised lithium-ion batteries and chargers for volume production...
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Q and A with Philip Astley of The Expanded Metal Company
February 27th, 2023
For the last seven years Philip Astley has been leading Hartlepool based manufacturer, The Expanded Metal Company through a period of change and growth. Philip shared with us his highlights through this period and the benefits of investing in people and partnerships to expand a business. You joined the Expanded Metal Company...
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Q and A with Joanne Leng MBE of NOF
January 23rd, 2023
Horizon Works is very proud to be a corporate sponsor of NOF, an organisation dedicated to building connections between businesses in the global energy sector. So it was great to sit down this month with NOF’s chief executive, Joanne Leng MBE, to get the lowdown on her career, NOF’s evolution… and...
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Q and A with Paul Butler of the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA)
December 6th, 2022
A well-known figure in North East England and across the UK’s automotive landscape, Paul Butler is CEO of the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA), an industry-led automotive cluster which supports the economic sustainable growth and competitiveness of the automotive sector in the North East of England. Paul spoke to Horizon Works about the...
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Q and A with Dawn Huntrod of Make UK
November 2nd, 2022
Dawn Huntrod is Regional Membership Director (North) for the manufacturers’ organisation, Make UK. Make UK champions and celebrates British manufacturing and manufacturers. Representing 20,000 manufacturers, it is focused on creating the most supportive environment for UK manufacturers to thrive, innovate and compete. Tell us about your role with Make UK… I joined Make...
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Q & A with Katie Lee of Palintest
June 23rd, 2022
Katie Lee, Head of Marketing at Palintest, talks to Horizon Works about the company's heritage and global presence, how it has developed a number of market firsts and how it continues to push the boundaries of innovation to safeguard water for everyone. You have a presence across the world – why...
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Q & A with Gemma Brotherton of Komatsu UK
May 25th, 2022
The Komatsu UK plant based in Birtley, Chester-le-Street, was established in 1985 and manufactures medium-size and large crawler excavators (17 to 70 tonnes). Gemma Brotherton, PR Specialist at Komatsu UK, talks to Horizon Works about the launch of the revolutionary K100 product in 2021… Tell us about Komatsu UK. What’s the...
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Q & A with Dr Steven Dodd of TotalLab
April 26th, 2022
TotalLab is a global pioneer in image analysis software for companies in the biotech, pharmaceutical and chemical processing sectors. Based in Newcastle, the company develops life science analysis software that is used worldwide to help companies solve complex scientific challenges, work more efficiently and achieve regulatory compliance. Dr Steven Dodd, Head...
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Q & A with Adam Taylor of Taylor Packaging
March 28th, 2022
Founded in 1973, Taylor Packaging is a leading provider of intelligent and innovative bespoke packaging solutions. A family-owned business, the company prides itself on its industry knowledge, resources and facilities in order to produce the right packaging for its customers. Here, Adam Taylor, managing director of Taylor Packaging, talks to Horizon...
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Q & A with Gary Breach of NECS
February 21st, 2022
Established in 2006 by Gary Breach, NECS is a nationwide provider of commercial cleaning, office cleaning, facilities management, and specialist cleaning services. Gary Breach, Managing Director and Founder of NECS, talks to Horizon Works about the company’s growth journey and plans for the future. What was your biggest highlight of 2021? Our...