Business News

Dedicated to helping businesses go further, UMi has offered a home for another like-minded business in the area following their move to Navigator’s Point. Located in Belmont Business Park in Durham, Healthcare Management Trust (HMT), a registered charity delivering...

The prospect of schools and homes in Horden being heated by clean, green geothermal energy moved a step closer this week after extra funding was given to an innovative plan to extract energy from mine water. Money is being invested in the Horden Minewater project in...

Peterlee-based electrical test and measurement company Seaward has taken on a new cohort of apprentices as it continues to invest in its workforce to support growth and skills development. Jack Robinson, Emma Barker and Karl Pollard have joined Seaward’s...

Rapidly expanding Asbestos Audit Ltd, has appointed Kieran Hunt as laboratory manager of its new, asbestos laboratory, located at its headquarters in Peterlee. He is joined by another new recruit, Keren Hague, who takes up an asbestos analyst role, working closely...

Seaham based Novo Cabelo is one of the UK's fastest growing Hair System companies and the team are making history and disrupting the hair industry with their innovative, non-invasive approach which is quite literally changing lives. Following a transformative and...

A fast-growing business support group has announced the appointment of an experienced Operations Director as it plans for continued growth across the North East and beyond. MINT Business Club, which was founded by entrepreneur Nicola Jayne Little six years ago, has...

The Peterlee boss of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm HQ in South Tyneside celebrated the first electricity from the world’s largest offshore wind farm arriving in England this week. The electric current, which arrived from 130 kilometres out in the North Sea was recorded...

640,000 sq ft of prime industrial/warehouse accommodation in five units has reached practical completion and is ready for occupation at Integra 61, the £400M Durham mixed-use development being developed by Citrus Group at J61 of the A1(M). Set on the 205 acre Integra...

Plans for the expansion of a leading science park which would generate millions for the local economy were discussed during a government visit. Victoria Atkins MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, visited The North East Technology Park (NETPark) at Sedgefield, one...

Peterlee company Harbro Lighting and Electrical is opening its doors to showcase some of its most popular products. The Trade Show Calibration Day takes place on Thursday, September 28, at the company’s showroom on the South West Industrial Estate in Peterlee. The day...

Dozens of business representatives attended this week's East Durham Business Network event at Seaham Hall Hotel. The event saw the official unveiling of Issue 11 of East Durham Business magazine and our new co-chairmen Ranj Gill and Gursh Kahlon from Clearwater...

A new programme to help businesses enhance their productivity and accelerate growth has been launched in County Durham. Durham County Council is funding the Durham Business Growth Programme, a new scheme which has been launched today by Business Durham, the council’s...

An already thriving cluster in County Durham is poised for expansion and to be a key site within a brand-new innovation district. Aykley Heads Business Park, in Durham City, is set to develop and to be part of the new ‘Durham Innovation District,’ which is to be...

BoxWay Packaging Group in Peterlee has enlisted Cramlington-based Reproflex3, a leading prepress, flexographic plate manufacturer and FMCG packaging print specialist, to support its transformation into a premier player in the corrugated packaging industry. The...

East Durham Business Network will host its next networking event on Tuesday, September 19, at Seaham Hall Hotel. The event will see the introduction of the group's new co-chairmen, Ranj Gill and Gursh Kahlon, directors of commercial property company Clearwater...

Peterlee’s biomedical device test and measurement specialist Rigel Medical has appointed a new application engineer as it invests in developing its international capabilities and customer operations. Bringing extensive technical and product engineering experience and...

Work is underway on the £61m expansion of one of the UK’s premier science parks following the appointment of a contractor. Led by Durham County Council, the development of phase three of The North East Technology Park (NETPark) at Sedgefield has begun, after Kier was...

Following significant investment to bring the 10,000 sq. ft. premises up to the highest environmental and sustainability standards, Durham-based B Corp certified business UMi have now moved into their new office space at Navigators Point. The office space, based in...

Improving capabilities is an ongoing priority at CustomerKNECT and to support this the company has opened a new business unit within its existing premises in Seaham. The ‘Managed Services’ business unit is situated within the 140,000 sq ft main facility at Foxcover...

Hundreds of residents across County Durham will be helped to find work through a new regional employability partnership. Durham Employment Connections (DEC) has formed to generate more collaborative working across employment and skills services. DEC will support the...

A family-owned industrial cleaning company has welcomed a new member of the management team to support its ambitious growth plans, following a six-figure investment in premises and equipment. Orca Cleaning Group, which recently moved to a larger unit on Belmont...

Everflow, the UK’s leading multi-utility provider, is relocating its headquarters to a new, purpose-built facility in Peterlee, Durham. The strategic move brings together all of Everflow’s North-East offices under one roof, fostering collaboration and supporting...

County Durham-based housing association believe housing is looking for two new non-executive directors to join its board. Valued members Chair Judith Common, Vice Chair Doug Ross and Gurpreet Jagpal will all leave the board later this year after completing their...

Gateshead technology specialist Advantex has won a five-figure contract to provide state-of-the-art digital surveillance and security technology at a County-Durham automotive bearings manufacturer. The move sees the Follingsby Park-based firm supplying Peterlee’s NSK...

The next East Durham Business Network event will take place on Tuesday, 4th July within the stunning setting of the Ballroom suite of the 5* Seaham Hall Hall and Spa. Networking and registration will open from 8.30am and the event itself will start at 9am. As always...

Electricians, plasterers, civil engineers and business administrators are among more than 40 apprenticeships roles on offer at Durham County Council. Applications are open now, with a closing date of Sunday 21 May, and successful applicants will take up their posts in...

A new modern business village based on the success of a previous one in Cramlington is taking shape in County Durham. Endeavour Village Peterlee is a business community where highbrid units are offered that are totally flexible, energy-efficient, low start-up cost...

One of the North East’s largest rooftop solar pv installations has been installed on a factory unit in Peterlee by a Wearside family run renewable energy business. Advanced Renewable Power (AR Power) based in Washington is run by husband-and-wife team Mark and Maria...

Five people with a range of life skills and experiences have started an exciting new development programme which could turn them into board members of the future. County Durham-based believe housing recently welcomed the first cohort to its Board Trainee Programme, as...

A Seaham-based property developer is transforming a former care facility into four residential homes after securing £770,000 funding support from the North East Property Fund (NEPF) managed by FW Capital on behalf of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP)....

An exciting line-up of speakers has been announced for an event that will highlight key developments in the North East’s fast-growing space industry.  The North East Satellite Applications Centre of Excellence (NESACoE) is hosting this year’s North East Space...

Magic was in the air when Tim Lichfield from Northallerton wowed audiences with his new youthful looks live on Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch this month. Award-winning magician and radio presenter Tim, a regular ‘lunchmate’ audience member on the popular show...

Work to create new headquarters for a growing family cleaning business has now completed, supporting the creation of at least 10 new jobs. AAA Caring Caretaker identified the 0.8 acre site at Bowburn North Industrial Estate after the company outgrew its current...

Charity and cheese have joined forces to raise vital funds to fight poverty in County Durham. The staff team at Prima Cheese, in Seaham, chose the Poverty Hurts Appeal as their Charity of the Year in 2022, and piled on the fun to raise £1,214.62. A charity car wash,...

Issue 10 of the area’s flagship magazine, East Durham Business, is due out this week. This issue is packed with features and news from businesses around area, including The Employability Trust, East Durham Trust, The Royal George, Delanoy Funeral Services, AAA Caring...

The son of a former County Durham miner is set to take charge of the day-to-day running of the world’s biggest wind farm - a £9billion renewable development capable of powering one in five home UK homes by 2026. Peterlee-born Mark Halliday, whose father, Billy, once...

Automotive manufacturer TMD Friction has announced that it is creating five new apprenticeship roles within the business. The vacancies are in a range of disciplines, including IT, maintenance and Research and Development. TMD Friction has a long history of recruiting...

CoreHaus, a County Durham-based modular housing manufacturer, has promoted Dan Selby to managing director to drive its continued growth and expansion. Dan originally joined the company as operations manager in 2020 and was instrumental in setting up the production...

UMi makes it easier for businesses across the UK to do more and go further by finding and packaging the best information, expertise and finance to help them make better business decisions, more quickly. The Better Health at Work Award recognises the efforts of...

The next issue of East Durham Business magazine is due out next month and there’s still time to advertise your business in it. The publication is hand delivered to companies, organisations and leisure outlets across the region and posted to a database of a further 300...

Experienced leadership coach Claire Walton, who runs Leaders are MAD (Making a Difference) has teamed up with business support organisation RTC North to deliver a two-day peak performance workshop for small business leaders. When and where Date and time Tue, Mar 7,...

Peterlee-based electrical test and measurement company Seaward has announced several senior appointments as it continues to invest in resources and develop expanding national and international operations. Alison Thompson has been appointed as HR Manager in a new role...

Continuing its mission to celebrate and champion automotive excellence, the North East Automotive Alliance Annual Awards will be held on Thursday 23 March 2023, at Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham. Returning post-covid, the awards, featuring Sunderland City Council as...

A catering company which provides equipment to hotels, restaurants and bars is fast-tracking plans to become a £50m turnover business. E Catering, based at Jade Business Park, has seen operations grow by 700 per cent since the current owner bought it in 2019....

ZF has produced over 50 million cameras for global customers – the most of any automotive supplier First supplier to manufacture more than 10 million cameras in a single year Builds on its longtime expertise in developing innovative camera technologies for advanced...

An up and coming County Durham businesswoman has topped off a successful year with a prestigious award win and a promotion to head up her family’s business. Alison Stephenson was recently named the winner of the ‘Rising Star’ award at the North East Business Women of...

Automotive manufacturer TMD Friction has announced the appointment of Michael Hoggart as new UK Plant Manager. Michael was previously employed at Gestamp in Newton Aycliffe as Operations Manager and with over 32 years working for the company, he brings a wealth of...

A growing design and technology company has completed the purchase of a historical office building to support continued expansion and job creation. Founded in 2016 by Ryan Carter, Creator was initially located in a single office space within Castle Eden Studios....

FI Real Estate Management (FIREM) has completed a new £3.5m business park comprising nine industrial units in Peterlee, County Durham. Gemini Point is located at Bracken Hill Business Park and offers businesses a range of spaces with units from 5,400 sq ft to 7,400 sq...

Entrepreneurs from County Durham are set to benefit from the hugely successful Durham City Incubator (DCI) accelerator programme. The latest six companies on the programme together make up one of its most diverse cohorts yet, covering sectors including TV production,...

The UK’s largest supplier of heat pumps has opened its first national training centre to meet the rising demand from businesses and householders moving to renewable energy technology. Karbon Homes is just one of the organisations which will take advantage of Go...

Chief Executive Officer of Learning Curve Group, Brenda McLeish OBE, was presented with her OBE for her services to further education after being named as a recipient in the New Year Honours in 2022. She also bagged the Businesswoman of the Year Award at the 2022...

Business support organisation, the North East BIC has expanded its advisory team as it bids to help more enterprises in the face of increasing economic challenges. Sunderland-based BIC has appointed three new specialists, growing its team of business and social...

A competition for enterprising young minds is challenging pupils from County Durham secondary schools to turn their problem-solving skills into a profitable business. Future Business Magnates (FBM), now in its 18th year, will see enterprising young minds from the...

Plans for a new £78 million zero carbon energy generation facility in County Durham submitted by North East planning specialists Hedley Planning Services for Landmark Power Holdings have been approved. The facility at Mill Hill in Peterlee is designed to capture and...

A fast-growing Teesside engineering and management services consultancy is driving forward two multi-million-pound projects that are helping to bolster Britain’s energy security. Stockton-on-Tees-based Encora Energy is engaged with an investment team to successfully...

Skills Marketplace and seminar event https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/county-durham-skills-and-business-support-showcase-tickets-418903370257 Does your business face recruitment challenges or do you need to upskill members of your team?  Are you considering succession...

This week we held our quarterly networking event at Seaham Hall Hotel with dozens of businesses in attendance. The event also saw the official launch of Issue 9 of East Durham Business magazine. Among the business attendees were Katmex, Power Roll, Nala Engineers, FI...

Citrus Durham has marked a major milestone in the development of the 650,000 sq. ft Connect warehouse and logistics development within its Integra 61 mixed-use project at J61 of the A1(M), Durham. Durham City MP Mary Kelly Foy was invited to site to mark the event by...

Almost 70 people have booked their place at our networking event next week. The event, with a skills theme, will be held at Seaham Hall Hotel on Wednesday, October 12, from 8.30am. To book your place register here:...

Seaham-based Sphera, developer of raw materials for the built environment, has completed a place on the WSP USA Emerging Growth Partnership Programme, following a meeting at the OneVoice, North East England Construction Summit 2021. The Summit delivered by...

A funeral services company which launched in Peterlee during the coronavirus pandemic has marked two years in business with the expansion of their team. Delanoy Funeral Services was formed by John Delanoy and Julie Stout after they were introduced by a mutual friend...

A County Durham firm has won funding to train more than a hundred new air source heat pump installers as the region gears up to the generational challenge of switching to renewable energy. The Go Green training academy in Peterlee - the first heat pump training centre...

A family business which employs 17 ex-armed forces personnel has beaten off global brands including Amazon and Barclays to win a prestigious national award. AAA Caring Caretaker has been crowned Employer of the Year at the Ex-Forces in Business Awards. The awards,...

National training provider Learning Curve Group (LCG) is delighted to announce the acquisition of Yorkshire-based White Rose Beauty Colleges (White Rose), one of the largest beauty therapy training providers in the UK, in a move which will complement its existing...

An international partnership is helping companies from County Durham to promote their products overseas. Durham County Council’s international relations team is instrumental in building partnerships around the world to promote economic development and cultural...

One of the North East’s fastest growing renewable energy firms has secured a lucrative contract with a prestigious city centre commercial property development. Clear Climate in Peterlee has been chosen to supply air conditioning systems for the £100m Bank House...

Join us for B2B Networking and tell us about your priority skills challenges you face - Could be new skills/training, recruitment to retention About this event This event will take place on Wednesday, 12th October within the stunning setting of the Ballroom suite of...

Don't forget you can read Issue 8 of East Durham Business magazine in full online. Issue 8 is packed with features and news updates from businesses and organisations around the region including: Clear Climate Sotech Seaham Hall Hotel The North East BIC East Durham...

Footwear giant Skechers has become the latest addition to Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Destination. Stocking its hugely popular footwear, clothing and accessories for men, women and children, the new outlet store, which opened on Friday 5th August, has created 14 new...