British Engines Group launches first AI programme

British Engines Group is driving forward its innovation and digital transformation strategy by launching its first artificial intelligence programme. The Newcastle-based engineering group is looking to increase efficiency and productivity across the group’s eight North East companies, which includes Michell Bearings in South Shields, BEL Engineering in Newcastle and CMP Products in Cramlington....

CMS marks 25 years with new HQ and £2m engineering academy investment

Commercial Maintenance Services is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the opening of new headquarters in Gateshead and a £2 million investment in a state-of-the-art engineering academy. Founded in the North East in 2000, the national facilities and commercial building maintenance provider has expanded from its regional roots to become a nationwide operator. CMS now delivers services including...

Engineering and manufacturing conference to help businesses transform maintenance and repairs

A major conference is set to help engineering and manufacturing companies improve efficiency and drive sustainability this month, as it throws the spotlight on the latest developments in maintenance. The EMN Spring Conference (EMConf) – Maintenance, Repair, Operations & Asset Management – takes place on Tuesday, April 29, at The Work Place in Newton Aycliffe. It will focus on innovations and...

Components firm Olympus Global driving northern expansion as development plans submitted

Ambitious growth plans that will see a global firm make significant investment in the North East of England have taken a step forward. Olympus Global, a UK and European-wide distributor of high-quality engineered components, has submitted plans to develop a new £2m warehouse distribution facility in Newton Aycliffe to directly serve the region’s industrial and automotive industries as well as...

CAV Systems’ dispatch coordinator receives award for long service

Consett-based CAV Systems, a leading provider of ice protection and drag reduction technology to general aviation, commercial aerospace and defence markets worldwide, is celebrating the 25th working anniversary of its dispatch coordinator. Lesley Robinson, known as Les, works within CAV’s UK dispatch team in Consett, coordinating and liaising with transport companies and customers to get their...