Masfix, a trusted partner in fasteners, tools, and industrial supply, has officially opened a new 5,000 sq ft facility at Aycliffe Business Park—home to some of the UK’s leading automotive and advanced manufacturing operations.


Masfix, a trusted partner in fasteners, tools, and industrial supply, has officially opened a new 5,000 sq ft facility at Aycliffe Business Park—home to some of the UK’s leading automotive and advanced manufacturing operations.

Valves and pumps play a crucial role in EV safety and performance. But, are yours ready to handle the heat?

TR Singapore, part of the Trifast plc Group, has taken a major leap forward in workplace safety and sustainability by upgrading its fastener cleaning process with a new vacuum solvent cleaning machine, supplied by Italian manufacturer IFP Europe.

TR, part of the Trifast plc Group, is delighted to announce its continued support for the NEAA Expo 2025, returning for its ninth consecutive year as an exhibitor at the region’s premier automotive supply chain event.

A North East university is set to help local businesses strengthen their leadership and drive growth.

When Robert Ford established Ford & Co. in 1910, the then 29-year-old was making corrugated steam joints with a team of just three people, from a premises in South Shields.

A North East college is set to expand training opportunities for young people.
Sunderland College has been announced as one of ten Construction Technical Excellence Colleges (CTECs) established by the Department for Education, backed by £100 million in Government investment. Continue reading

A North East accountancy firm has been recognised for outstanding workplace culture.
Clive Owen LLP, with offices across Darlington, York, Durham, Middlesbrough and Newcastle, has retained its Great Place to Work® (GPTW) Certification™ and been named among the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™ for the second consecutive year. Continue reading

Spotting safety hazards is one thing—fixing them is what really makes a difference. This guide shows how a simple visual tool can help you and your team quickly identify areas for safety improvement and take action. Continue reading

Based in Dorset, Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS) is a supplier of small DC motors and linear actuators. Equipped with the latest CNC machine tools and a dedicated gear cutting suite, EMS manufactures bespoke actuation systems for a range of industries. In order to boost output and keep production running after working hours, EMS has deployed a Universal Robots collaborative robot (cobot) from UK-based automation distributor RARUK Automation. Continue reading