Peterlee-based Mecaplast Group announces global re-brand
One of the world’s leading automotive manufacturing groups has revealed its new identity. French-owned Mecaplast Group and US firm Key Plastics will be called Novares,... Read More
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
BUSINESS
The latest news from business around East Durham and across the county.Latest East Durham Business News
Free waste audits for East Durham companies
Waste management company J&B Recycling is offering companies in County Durham a free waste audit to celebrate Recycle Week. The company, which is the largest... Read More
More County Durham firms book for Oktoberfest Incubator Zone
More County Durham new starts, micro firms and growing SMEs are targeting new business leads after booking their place at this year’s Oktoberfest. As part... Read More
Peterlee-based G&G launch seasonal catalogue
A Peterlee-based fine dining catering specialist that supplies products and services to some of the country’s top chefs and hotels has released its very first... Read More
Businesses urged to support food donation programme
Businesses across East Durham are being asked to support a local emergency food parcel project by donating non-perishable food items to support individuals and families... Read More
Changes to apprenticeship agenda highlighted at Peterlee event
More than 30 businesses attended an apprenticeship themed event at East Durham College this week. Peterlee Business Park Group organised the seminar in response to... Read More
Mecaplast apprentices in running for prestigious regional award
Eight talented apprentices who work in Durham and attend East Durham College have been shortlisted for a prestigious regional apprentice award at this year’s EEF... Read More
East Durham firms book for Oktoberfest Incubator Zone
County Durham new starts, micro firms and growing SMEs are targeting new business leads after booking their place at this year’s Oktoberfest. As part of... Read More
GAS apprentices move into permanent employment
Apprentices at Seaham-based Great Annual Savings have begun life in permanent employment. GAS’ national award-winning apprenticeship scheme has seen its first cohort of apprentices progress... Read More
Search on for the region’s most innovative company
The search for the most innovative companies in the region is now under way as part of the North East Business Awards. In the 2018... Read More
Businesses offered the chance to explore the Irish market
East Durham businesses are being offered the chance to explore the Irish market as part of a free trade mission to Dublin. If you are... Read More
Double celebration for Peterlee firm Auxillis
Peterlee based accident management company Auxillis has celebrated 30 years of assisting motorists and its first full year since rebranding as Auxillis. Friday, September 8,... Read More
County’s engineering and manufacturing sectors thriving
Engineering and manufacturing companies across County Durham are expanding and planning for long term investment and job creation. The sectors, which employ thousands of people... Read More
Businesses given chance to boost their growth
Businesses are being urged to book their place on fully funded courses which are running until March next year. It comes as those businesses who... Read More
Will you be one of the region’s ‘Fastest 50’ of 2017?
A search has been launched to find the North East’s fastest growing companies. Now in its 20th year, the Fastest 50 survey, established by law... Read More
Investment puts recycling company at cutting edge
One of the region’s fastest growing recycling companies has announced the next phase of investment to put them at the forefront of the industry. County... Read More
LEC awarded Oktoberfest Incubator Zone contract
A growing communications consultancy has announced its latest business win. LEC Communications and Design has been awarded a three-year contract to deliver the Durham Oktoberfest... Read More
Peterlee Glass completes £2.8m relocation
A local glass company has completed a £2.8m relocation, doubling the size of the space it occupies. Family business Peterlee Glass, which this year celebrates... Read More
Senior appointment at Profound Group
Profound Group has appointed a new marketing manager to help the company achieve ambitious long-term growth plans. The Peterlee-based apprenticeship and training provider has appointed... Read More
EDBS in search for admin apprentice
A business support organisation is expanding its team with the creation of an exciting new apprenticeship role. East Durham Business Service (EDBS) is creating the... Read More
County Durham micro firms sought for Oktoberfest Incubator Zone
County Durham new starts, micro firms and growing SMEs are being given a unique chance to be part of this year’s Oktoberfest. As part of... Read More
Northumbrian Water Limited completes Spectrum move
Northumbrian Water Limited has completed its move onto one of the region’s fastest growing business parks. NWL has chosen Spectrum Business Park in Seaham as... Read More
Growing family food firm Charltons celebrates second birthday
A family food firm which promotes healthy and tasty eating is celebrating its second birthday. Charltons has undergone significant growth since opening its first take... Read More
Businesses warned about the dangers of cyber crime
Businesses are being given the chance to learn more about the dangers of crime at an event being organised by Durham Constabulary. The open evening... Read More
Business courses to support growth proving popular
Dozens of businesses have signed up to take part in the latest in a series of fully funded business courses being held around the region. The... Read More
Supreme Court has ruled Employment Tribunal fees are illegal
The Supreme Court has ruled that Employment Tribunal fees are illegal. Employment Tribunal fees are unlawful because of their effects on access to justice. During... Read More
Innovative East Durham companies encouraged to enter prestigious awards
Innovative companies from across East Durham are invited to apply for one of the country’s most prestigious business awards and get global recognition. The Queen’s Awards for... Read More
Peterlee firms join forces to bring jobs to area
Two Peterlee companies are working in partnership to bring jobs to the area. Energy consultancy Start Energy provides a unique procurement service to businesses in the public and... Read More
Smooth new start for former Horden student Margaret
A talented student from East Durham College has swapped her carers uniform for work overalls to become, she believes, one of only two qualified female... Read More
Budding entrepreneurs pursue path to self employment
More budding entrepreneurs than ever are choosing a path into self-employment, statistics show. A total of 7,180 people have opened a business in the North... Read More
Permanent jobs up for grabs at Mecaplast
One of the area’s biggest automotive manufacturers is recruiting. Mecaplast Peterlee has four permanent positions on offer. The company, based at Fiennes Road on the... Read More
Local companies extend support of business group
Two companies in the area have extended their long-term support of the Peterlee Business Park Group. GEM Premium People has once again committed to sponsoring... Read More
Apprentices aim for full time careers at Mecaplast
Four budding engineers are aiming to secure full time positions when they complete their apprenticeships with Mecaplast Peterlee. Connor Bennett, 18, Ryan Esteris, 19, Daniel... Read More
North East businesses inspired by skills courses
Businesses planning for growth after attending course Businesses who attended the latest in a series of fully funded development courses are utilising the skills they... Read More
Dozens of businesses pursuing routes to finance
Over 50 businesses from around the region have been given an insight into the support available to help them grow. Peterlee Business Park Group working... Read More
MP opens plumbing and heating firm’s business centre
Dyno franchise Dyno Plumbing and Heating North East has officially launched its impressive new business centre. Over 50 people including Local MP Phil Wilson attended... Read More
Funding and business support unveiled to regional firms
Businesses are being given the chance to find out more about the support available to help them grow. Peterlee Business Park Group has organised the... Read More
Young apprentice aims for GEM of a career
A young apprentice who swapped college for the workplace is carving out a successful career at one of Peterlee’s most successful recruitment companies. Hannah Price,... Read More
Funding pots to support business growth on offer at PBP event
Over 75 businesses from around the region have signed up to an event to showcase the funding pots available to help them grow. Firms from a... Read More
Young apprentice on road to successful KF Training career
A young apprentice is on the road to a successful career after completing the second stage of her training. Bethony Kirkup, who is employed at... Read More
Young engineers given chance to meet businesses at Oktoberfest
Budding engineers will be showcasing their capabilities to employers from across the region at Durham Oktoberfest, which this year celebrates its tenth birthday. An Education... Read More
Free recruitment service could help young people into work
Businesses are being offered a free recruitment service which could help young people into work. East Durham Business Service has introduced the service aimed at... Read More
Former footballer on target for business growth
A former Newcastle United footballer has announced plans for growth as his shredding business celebrates its fourth birthday. Graeme Carter from Wheatley Hill launched Shred... Read More
Businesses reminded of the importance of the ‘human’ touch
Businesses are being encouraged to put the ‘human’ touch back into staff development. HR expert Alison Schreiber from the HR Dept, Durham and Darlington, believes... Read More
Regional businesses sign up for funding support event
Over 50 businesses from around the region have signed up to an event to showcase the funding pots available to help them grow. Firms from a... Read More
Businesses aiming to secure financial support to grow
Dozens of businesses from County Durham’s engineering and manufacturing sectors are looking into funding programmes which could help them grow. County Durham Engineering and Manufacturing... Read More
Kelsey engineers career with ZF TRW
A global automotive supplier is putting women in the fast lane after taking on its first female engineer. Kelsey Richardson, 22, has been snapped up... Read More
Northumbrian Water confirmed as new Spectrum tenant
One of the region’s fastest growing business parks has secured its biggest private sector tenant. Northumbrian Water Limited (NWL) has chosen Spectrum Business Park in... Read More
Hundreds of thousands of pounds available to support business growth
Funding support worth hundreds of thousands of pounds to assist business growth is being outlined next month. Peterlee Business Park Group has organised a ‘Funding... Read More
Hartlepool cafe expands to cater for allergy sufferers
A family-run local café is expanding its product portfolio to meet demand for a ‘free-from’ range of allergen, gluten, and dairy free produce. Mary Lambert Artisan... Read More