We are incredibly proud to announce that Chloe Docherty, the Director of the AGI Global Logistics Newcastle office, was named the winner of the ‘Freight Award – Leader’ category at the 2025 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, at a ceremony held in London in June!
The NEAA is delighted to welcome Applied Integration as the official Technology Showcase Sponsor for the North East Automotive Expo 2025!
Founded in Stokesley, North Yorkshire in 2005, Applied Integration (AI) is a leading UK provider of robotics, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and advanced automation solutions, specialising in the development of safety and mission-critical systems across multiple sectors.
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness officially commissioned Turntide Technologies’ new energy storage and battery technology production area at the company’s engineering campus and global headquarters in Gateshead, U.K.
Freight forwarder AGI Global Logistics have announced the promotion of Lisa Montague to their Regional Commercial Director for the South.
Manufacturers in the North East have seen output recover to pre-Covid times, according to the latest Make UK/BDO Annual Regional Manufacturing Outlook report, with the sector a major contributor to the local economy.
Blyth-based Draeger Safety UK, part of The Dräger Group, has appointed a head of sales and marketing director to support the company’s growth plans.
UK automotive companies are set to benefit from £2.5bn from the UK Government over the next decade to support thousands of jobs and help ensure the UK remains at the forefront of zero-emission vehicle development.
Tom Clarke, Associate in Hay & Kilner’s Employment Law & HR Team
The Government has recently released some updates to the Employment Rights Bill, including significant changes to the use of confidentiality clauses in contracts and settlement agreements and the provision of an intended timeline for the phased delivery of other elements of the Bill.
Leading North East independent chartered accountancy and business advisory firm UNW has formally announced the appointment of Fran Rutherford as Chief Finance and Operations Officer. A Chartered Accountant, Fran joined the firm in April 2025 and brings a wealth of strategic and financial leadership experience. Continue reading
The team at Nissan Sunderland Plant have started production of the most technologically advanced Nissan Qashqai yet.
