Pirtek Tyne & Wear Joins Expo 2025 as Refreshments Sponsor – Your Partner in Hydraulic Excellence!

The NEAA is thrilled to welcome Pirtek Tyne & Wear, who will join as the official Refreshments Sponsor for the North East Automotive Expo 2025.

As a global leader in fluid transfer solutions, Pirtek is renowned for its expertise in tackling hydraulic challenges across every industry, not just automotive. Their commitment to operational excellence and minimising downtime makes them an invaluable partner. Let’s get to know Pirtek Tyne & Wear a little better…

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AGI Global Logistics Appoint Jason Spencer Knox as Group Chief Operating Officer

Freight forwarder AGI Global Logistics have announced the appointment of Jason Spencer Knox as their Group Chief Operating Officer.

Jason possesses extensive domestic and global experience in the multimodal transportation & logistics sector, having previously held senior management positions with a number of market leading companies in the space. Continue reading

TR advances sustainable engineering with new ranges of nylon fasteners made from 100% recycled materials

TR, part of the Trifast plc group and a global leader in engineering, manufacturing and supply chain solutions, unveils a breakthrough in sustainable materials with the development of a range of plastic fasteners and components produced using 100% recycled nylon. Following a comprehensive R&D programme, TR’s new product line has demonstrated robust mechanical performance, whilst delivering up to a 90% reduction in raw material CO₂ emissions compared to prime-grade counterparts.

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AV Dawson secures UK best place to work honour

AV Dawson, owner and operator of the Port of Middlesbrough, has been shortlisted as one of the best places to work in the UK’s biggest survey of employee engagement.

AV Dawson is one of only a handful of businesses in the North East, and the only port in the UK, to be recognised in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work list for 2025. It is the only organisation in Teesside to feature in the medium-sized company category. Continue reading