Manufacturing news from Teesside and the North-east

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Best manufacturing output figures for decade released Sep 08 2012

THE recovery was offered hope yesterday as official figures revealed the strongest monthly rise in manufacturing output for 10 years.Read

Make the most of British exports Sep 06 2012

It’s all Greek to a lot of North East businesses trying to break down language and culture barriers in their bids to crack the foreign market. But that’s precisely the problem one regional trade expert is trying to address as Ruth Lognonne reports.Read

Van maker Smith Electric Vehicles casts doubt on future Sep 05 2012

A LOSS-MAKING electric van maker has cast doubt over its financial viability and radically cut its manufacturing target for 2012.Read

Downturn in UK manufacturing is easing, says survey Sep 04 2012

THE downturn in UK manufacturing has showed signs of easing as new figures revealed a rebound from July’s “disastrous” performance.Read

Vertu Motors reveals positive trading update Sep 03 2012

VERTU Motors is showing no signs of slowing down on the acquisition trail.Read

Apprenticeships in engineering and manufacturing up Aug 23 2012

APPRENTICESHIPS in engineering and manufacturing have increased by 70% in the North East over the past three years, says a new report.Read

Manufacturing a cornerstone of the North-East economy Jun 19 2012

A SHOCK fall in output may have dashed hopes of an end to Britain's recession woes, but manufacturing continues to be held up as a cornerstone of the North-east economy.Read

North-east manufacturers tough enough to ride storm May 22 2012

We might be back in recession but North-east manufacturers are showing the value of lessons learned. Marie Turbill reports.Read

The Teesside suppliers behind Nissan Apr 24 2012

Nissan's latest announcements will rev growth right along the supply chain. Kelley Price talks to the Teesside suppliers behind the Japanese global powerhouse.Read

Can we recycle waste into a pot of gold? Mar 27 2012

WITH millions of pounds worth of precious metals being thrown away each year, Marie Turbill asks, could recycling your old electrical goods be the solution to one of UK manufacturers' biggest risks - a shortage of raw materials?Read

Best in the North-east Feb 28 2012

FIRMS across the North-east now face an anxious wait to see if they will be crowned a winner at the nebusiness awards 2012.Read

Finding the next passage to India Feb 28 2012

GRAHAM PAYNE is no stranger to the export market. The managing director of Stillington-based Darchem Engineering says they currently export 60% of their products.Read

Skills gap could affect North East motor manufacturing Jan 31 2012

NORTH-EAST motor manufacturing is edging past UK rivals. But will a looming skills gap be a bump in the road for 2012? Kelley Price finds out.Read

Hope on horizon thanks to £250m Dec 06 2011

Last week the Government announced a £250m support package for high energy-using manufacturers. But does it go far enough, asks Jez Davison.Read

Manufacturing sector can rise to the challenges Oct 11 2011

After months of turmoil, the manufacturing sector is growing again. But for how long, asks Jez Davison?Read

Marking 25 years of car-making at Nissan Sep 13 2011

THE president of the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) has paid tribute to the Nissan motor company on the 25th anniversary of production in the North-East.Read

CBI suggests plan to revive manufacturing Aug 16 2011

A LEADING business group has come up with a plan to give the manufacturing revival fresh momentum.Read

Manufacturing verdict is: Could do better Jul 19 2011

Government support for home-grown manufacturing has been called into question after ministers awarded German giant Siemens a £1.4bn rail contract. Jez Davison reports.Read