TODAY we begin the search to find the leading lights in the region’s business community with the launch of the North East Business Executive of the Year Awards 2008.Read
THE region’s primary source of business support, Business Link, is continuing to champion business excellence in the area as associate sponsor of the North East Business Awards. Read
Winner: The Davy Roll Company. Gateshead’s The Davy Roll Company, which manufactures steel cast rolls, employs over 290 people and sells 80% of its products overseas.Read
AS a newcomer to the area, attending the sub-regional finals of the North East Business Awards was a great way to get a taste for the breadth of businesses we have in this region. Read
Winner: Corus Teesside Cast Products. Teesside Cast Products’ CSR policy actively supports its employees, improvements in the environment and education.Read
Winner: SDY Ltd t/a The Plasma Centre. An online home entertainment business The Plasma Centre was set up by Gary Bunt and fellow director Paul Skinner after their jobs were axed at the LG Phillips Washington factory.Read
Winner: SCA Hygiene Products UK. SCA is a global consumer goods and paper company which produces and markets personal care products, tissue, packaging and solid wood products.Read
DESPITE the traditional image of factories and power stations causing untold damage to the environment, a look around the North East’s business landscape reveals a number of projects aimed at creating a greener future. Read
Winner: Cool Blue Brand Communications. The PR and marketing company Cool Blue Brand Communications also specialises in branding, graphic and multimedia design, web TV, video journalism and digital film.Read
Winner: Premier Waste Management Ltd, waste disposal experts, Durham City. Premier Waste Management, based in Durham City, is one of the biggest independent waste management companies in the UK.Read
Winner: F Jones, Cleveland Ltd. STATE-OF-THE-ART manufacturing technology has been installed at this Middlesbrough firm as part of its multi-million-pound expansion programme.Read
Winner: F Jones Cleveland. This specialist stone workers has invested more than £6m in its Middlesbrough factory and has already this year announced the launch a new national division.Read
