News Archive
News Archive
17 Jul 08
More Teesside students get graduate level jobs
The jobs market is looking rosier for graduates from the University of Teesside, figures published today (Thursday July 17, 2008) show.
Partnership boost as agreement signed between University and Agency
Plans to strengthen the region’s knowledge base have been boosted with the signing of an agreement between One NorthEast and the University of Teesside.
16 Jul 08
Multi-million investment boost for 3M Aycliffe manufacturing
A multi-million pound investment package has been announced for the 3M manufacturing plant at Aycliffe.
14 Jul 08
Marine company signs recruitment agreement
Darlington-based firm CTC Marine Projects Ltd has signed an agreement with engineering recruitment company TechConsult UK Ltd for the provision of workers for the off-shore industry.
10 Jul 08
North East green project moves closer to winning £1 million prize
A North East green project, Community Renewable Energy (CoRE), has been invited to ‘pitch’ to become a finalist for a national competition to win £1 million.
Region's innovation agenda given ministerial seal of approval
An ambitious blueprint to establish innovation at the heart of UK development will be discussed in the Tees Valley today (Thursday).
09 Jul 08
Regional skills agenda given £6.4m boost
Regional development agency One NorthEast today (Tuesday) confirmed its commitment to boosting skills levels in the region by approving a £6.4m funding package.
European funding to support £30m manufacturing and productivity drive
The first investment from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Competitiveness programme 2007-13 for North East England has been announced.
Preferred provider announced for regional manufacturing support
The organisation chosen to deliver a groundbreaking regional manufacturing support service has been announced.
07 Jul 08
Agency funding fuels the cells of growth
NORTH East England is to consolidate its role as a leader in the development of low carbon energy and fuel cell technology.
04 Jul 08
Print firm making its mark after expansion
A specialist printing firm is targeting further growth after moving into a state-of-the-art factory on land owned by One NorthEast.
02 Jul 08
Inward investment success for North East
One NorthEast has helped boost inward investment in the region and contributed to a record year for national investment successes, figures published today by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) reveal.
24 Jun 08
Laying the foundations for learning on Team Valley
A £6 million state-of-the-art Skills Academy in Gateshead will open its doors to its first students in September. UK Land Estates have managed the 55,000sqft project on behalf of Gateshead College to ensure the fantastic new campus has been completed to the highest specification on time.
23 Jun 08
Positive opportunity for North East to shape and determine its economic future
The Association of North East Councils (ANEC), One NorthEast and the North East Assembly have submitted a joint response to the Government’s consultation on the Sub-National Review of Economic Development and Regeneration (SNR), which is aimed at improving economic development and regeneration in the North East.
North East welcomes leading delegates from Japan
A number of high profile delegates from Japan will be visiting the region this week to investigate the North East’s capabilities in renewable energy and environmental technologies.
20 Jun 08
£3m investment for Durham stem cell research
STEM cell scientists today take a step closer to developing pioneering new therapies with the opening of a £3m trio of laboratories at Durham University.
19 Jun 08
A ‘captive audience’ for North East business
A fledgeling marketing, film and animation company has secured funding to develop a unique piece of software designed to update site based plasma screen content remotely.
11 Jun 08
Kate Welch named ’Ernst & Young Social Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008’
One NorthEast board member Kate Welch was named ‘Ernst & Young Social Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008’ at an awards ceremony in Manchester last night.
Efficiency savings are a breath of fresh air at 3M
One NorthEast lean manufacturing experts used cutting-edge laser technology to help improve production at a County Durham manufacturing firm.
10 Jun 08
DSC becomes Kromek as it unveils major breakthroughs
Durham Scientific Crystals has announced a rebrand and name change, as it also unveiled a series of major growth milestones.
09 Jun 08
Country Valley expansion plans launched
Plans to increase capacity at a top meat business in the Tees Valley are set to create new market opportunities for farmers and free up hanging space in abattoirs across the region.
05 Jun 08
Newcastle Science City plans to be Europe's best
Grand designs to create Europe’s finest science quarter in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne’s city centre have been revealed for the first time today (Thursday, 5 June 2008).
NEPA goes global
A One NorthEast flagship project is to be rolled out across Europe.
04 Jun 08
Fuel poverty investment welcomed
North East England has been named as one of only three English regions to test a new scheme to help homes in deprived areas cut their heating bills.
03 Jun 08
Hutton backs Nissan's Sunderland car deal
Business Secretary John Hutton today welcomed Nissan’s announcement of a multi-million pound investment at its Sunderland factory, safeguarding hundreds of jobs and leading to the production of a brand new model.
02 Jun 08
North East entrepreneurs urged to show they mean business
Hundreds of workshops are being staged across the North East for budding entrepreneurs interested in starting-up their own businesses.
30 May 08
Researchers look to cut Europe’s energy bill
The energy we use to heat our homes and offices consumes almost 40 per-cent of the total energy used across Europe.
28 May 08
North East brain injury service goes global
A Gateshead based company which treats brain injured patients in their homes could soon be set to share its expertise with the world.
Leading drilling rig design company opens Stockton office
RDS, the leading international oil and gas drilling rig design and engineering company, and a division of the KCA DEUTAG Group, is opening an office at Wynyard Business Park, Tees Valley, Stockton on Tees, North East England.
23 May 08
Plant plan offers encouragement for recruitment company’s skilled engineers
Teesside-based technical and engineering recruitment specialists, TechConsult UK Ltd, has been hired to recruit a team for a new testing plant to be created in the region.
22 May 08
North East ahead on third sector
North East England has scored a national first for developing leadership in and among voluntary and community organisations.
20 May 08
Ground specialists unearth business growth
A ground investigation company has secured funding to dig deep into a new market and almost double its workforce.
16 May 08
New non-stop Stavanger service strengthens Business Links
UK regional airline, Eastern Airways is linking the north east of England with Norway’s energy capital as it launches its first non-stop international service from Newcastle International Airport to Stavanger.
15 May 08
Growing high-tech firms given extra financial support
Fledgling high-tech firms looking to grow in the region have been given a further boost on the road to success by One NorthEast.
14 May 08
Chemical industry given £1.65m funding boost
Regional development agency One NorthEast today (Wednesday) awarded more than £1.65m of funding to the North East Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC), ensuring its growth over the next three years.
13 May 08
CPI launches the Enterprise Europe Network for North East England
The North East England’s hub of the world’s largest business and innovation network is being launched by the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) in partnership with One NorthEast.
New State of the Region Report published
North East England’s economy continues to show strong growth rates and is making progress in closing the gap on other English regions – according to the new State of the Region Report.
12 May 08
University talent shines at 20 expanding regional companies
Outstanding talent nurtured at North East universities is underpinning the growth of 20 regional companies with the support of a £2m investment programme from One NorthEast.
08 May 08
The nanotechnology KTN announces itself open for business with the appointment of new recruits
The Centre for Process Innovation, (CPI) has recently made a number of key appointments to the Nanotechnology KTN including the Director and three Theme Managers to further strengthen the Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) team and support UK industries.
New technology solutions for people with dementia
A unique and innovative project, faciliated by Cels - the organisation driving the North East’s healthcare sector, that aims to counter social and practical problems caused by dementia has launched two state-of-the-art prototypes.
Brush firm sweeps away inefficiencies
One of the region’s longest established businesses has brushed away a host of manufacturing inefficiencies thanks to One NorthEast experts.
Sustainable energy top of agenda at regional event
Promoting sustainable energy and reducing carbon emissions will take centre stage at an annual event next week.
New biofuels partnership agreed
Plans to make North East England an international hub for the biofuels industry have taken a key step forward – with the creation of a new partnership which will lead the development work that will be needed.
06 May 08
New rural business investment begins
New and existing rural businesses looking for support to grow and develop are in line for a share of more than £1m in funding from the recently-launched Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE).
02 May 08
Teesside is top for Mechanical Engineering
The University of Teesside is the top place to study Mechanical Engineering in the country, according to The Guardian University league table published today (1 May, 2008).
29 Apr 08
Whirlwind triumph for new media agency
Sporting web design company 13 Strides, set up by Teesside cousins Anthony Borsumato and Kevin Allinson, has trumped a whirlwind 12 months by moving into one of the specialist business units in the University of Teesside’s showpiece new Institute of Digital Innovation (IDI) Phoenix Building.
Wilton Engineering Services Ltd acquires PD&MS Ltd
Middlesbrough-based Wilton Engineering Services Limited has acquired Project Design & Management Services Ltd (PD&MS Ltd) of Aberdeen.
25 Apr 08
Atmel response group applauds support
The response group set up to support Atmel employees to seek new job opportunities has applauded the support from businesses in the region.
North East welcomes swedish ambassador
North East investment opportunities were unveiled to over 20 Swedish businesses and the country’s ambassador to the UK at an event in Newcastle last night.
24 Apr 08
Yanmar sets up further R&D activities in the North East
Leading Japanese manufacturer of micro combined heat and power systems, Yanmar, has officially begun a new phase of research and development in partnership with Newcastle University, as part of ongoing inward investment and research activities being carried out by the corporation in partnership with the North East’s Centre of Excellence for new and renewable energy, NaREC.
23 Apr 08
International students rate Newcastle University seventh in the world
Newcastle University has been ranked seventh in the world for the quality of its international student experience.
21 Apr 08
Engineering firm is fired up for expansion
A Tees Valley company dedicated to engineering fire protection systems is expanding its state of the art facilities to create 40 new jobs.