Bosses said demand is expected to continue throughout 2025.
A North East manufacturer of specialised parts for car batteries says lower raw material and energy costs has helped it boost operating profits. Continue reading

Bosses said demand is expected to continue throughout 2025.
A North East manufacturer of specialised parts for car batteries says lower raw material and energy costs has helped it boost operating profits. Continue reading

Omega Plastics Group (OPG) is more than a leading specialist in plastic injection moulding, tooling, and assembly – it’s a proud North East success story. Operating from its base in the region, Omega is deeply committed to sustaining local employment, nurturing home-grown talent, and investing in a skilled workforce that drives the North East’s manufacturing reputation forward.

North East law firm Hay & Kilner has enhanced its central services team with a duo of appointments.

Advantex Network Solutions is proud to announce that we have been named the winner of the Business of the Year for Northumberland & Tyneside at the prestigious North East Business Awards.

RARUK Automation, a leading UK automation distributor, has announced an exclusive partnership with GRIP. Based in Germany, GRIP is a specialist in intelligent tool changing systems for collaborative robots. This agreement will bring GRIP’s innovative solutions to UK manufacturers, enabling users to enhance the flexibility, safety and efficiency of their collaborative robot cells.

International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson has appointed five partners at its Newcastle office as it continues to grow.

Led by FluoRok, and in partnership with Coventry University, the consortium is set to deliver a UK-based demonstrator facility for the production of Lithium Hexafluorophosphate (LiPF₆), a critical electrolyte salt used in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.

Companies operating in the advanced manufacturing sector across Sunderland can invest in the future, thanks to funding secured by the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) to boost entry-level apprenticeships.

A North East maritime hub is helping shape the future of low-carbon shipping between the UK and Europe.

The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA), the Port of Tyne, autonomous vehicle technology provider Oxa, and cybersecurity provider ANGOKA are among the organisations to have secured Government funding to help develop and deploy world-leading Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) solutions in the UK.