Microbritt announces major expansion

Microbritt, specialists in precision microfabrication and a successful Newcastle University spinout, has announced a significant expansion of its operations. The microfabrication specialists are relocating to a state-of-the-art facility in Cramlington, Northumberland, increasing operational space tenfold to accommodate growing demand, technological advancements and production capacity....

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...

EMCON 24 showcases ingenuity and expertise of engineering and manufacturing community

The capabilities, diversity and vibrancy of the North East’s engineering and manufacturing industry was demonstrated at a major industry expo. EMCON, which was held on September 12 at Sunderland Live in Houghton-le-Spring, welcomed nearly 900 people through its doors – and featured more than 100 exhibitors from the engineering and manufacturing, education and business support sectors. Robots,...

Sustainable packaging pioneer iPac announces major expansion in the North East

Leading North East-based sustainable packaging manufacturer iPac Packaging Innovations, known as iPac, has undergone a major expansion with the launch of its new BRCGS AA+ food packaging site in County Durham. The new site at Tanfield was initially acquired in July 2022 to support the business’s rapid growth trajectory and represents a crucial investment in iPac’s growth journey. Phase one of...

Rental firm expands into four new cities with major acquisition

Equipment rental specialist First Integrated Solutions has completed a major acquisition that will see it expand into four new cities and extend its services across multiple sectors. The fast-growing Aberdeen firm has sealed a seven-figure deal to buy Tusk Lifting, which has depots in Middlesbrough, Liverpool, Hull and Glasgow. The combined business will have a turnover of nearly £20 million and...