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Every business, both large and small, needs to take H&S seriously

WITHIN the world of business and industry, there are many experts in the field of health and safety who can help to not only protect employees or the public from harm, but also maintain strict guidelines within the law. Read

Gold medal rewards top priority for Aker Kvaerner

AKER Kvaerner Engineering Services’ (Aker Kvaerner) HSE (health, safety and environmental) emphasis was recently rewarded by RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents), who announced that Aker Kvaerner won the RoSPA Gold medal award for 2007 and another RoSPA Gold medal award for ACKtiv Nuclear’s (Atkins, Carillion, Aker Kvaerner) work at Sellafield. Read

Appliance testing improves Health and Safety

PORTABLE appliance testing (PAT) is an essential part of any business's health and safety strategy. Read

MANUFACTURERS’ association EEF has appointed Alan Hall as director of its Northern, Yorkshire & Humberside and Sheffield Associations.

Alan has been director of EEF’s Northern Association since 2001 and previously held the position of deputy director at EEF Northern. Read

Keep your eyes on family finance plan

A TEES legal expert warned that family firms should not abort plans to restructure their finances following a partial climbdown by the government in last week’s Budget over controversial “income shifting”. Read

In a silicon chip-per mood!

Hartlepool-based Stadium Group has enjoyed a stonking year. It’s bought wisely, costs are down, profits up, and brokers flagging its shares. Now, its CEO reveals, the firm’s on the look-out to buy a major power business. JEZ DAVISON meets the man behind the Tees giant Read

A TEES Valley engineering firm has warned that engines run solely on bio-fuel are a long way off.

Steven Nendick, communications director for engine manufacturing firm Cummins’ Darlington plant, believes the industry has made great strides to improve its environmental performance over recent years but an increase in the use of bio-fuel needs to be balanced by rigorous testing to ensure the products are safe for use. Read

Muck and brass...

WORK on boosting output from SITA’s Haverton Hill waste from energy plant is nearing completion. Read

Keeping it covered to beat thirst

A MIDDLESBROUGH-born entrepreneur is targeting independent pub chains to trial his innovative “Drink Bouncer” after being rebuffed by major brewers. Read

The future is bright - and set in France

THE prospect of retirement doesn’t phase Kevin Lloyd. In fact, he’s had his eyes fixed on this landmark day for years. Read

Make huge savings through recycling

NEW laws designed to reduce the impact of packaging on the environment will encourage smaller companies in the supply chain to identify efficiencies, according to a North-east sustainability expert. Read

NewlifeonoldMFIsite

WORK has been completed on a £2.3m refurbishment of the former MFI factory site on the Preston Farm Industrial Estate. Read

Don’t be burned in land of the dragon

CHINA’S wealth of business opportunities could cause companies that “ride the dragon” to be a victim of their own success, according to a successful local exporter. Read

It’s looking good for Joanne

MIDDLESBROUGH woman Joanne Tilley is aiming to generate up to £2m of new revenues in the next three years for the UK arm of an international cosmetic and beauty firm. Read

Tees sites lined up for ‘oscars’ glory

THE Tees Valley is set to be well represented in this year’s North-east property “oscars”. Read

HARTLEPOOL-BASED electronic manufacturing services provider, Stadium Group, has appointed Colin Wilson as finance director. Colin, who previously worked for Coopers and Lybrand and ICI Uniqema, joined the group in 2006 as financial controller.

JOANNE Marshall has been promoted to senior business manager at employment agency Jo Hand Recruitment in Middlesbrough. Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development-qualified and with a strong background in management, Joanne will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the business. Read

IT’S that time of year when all business owners finally get to pack away the calculators after filing the tax returns, but what about the other forms that need to be registered over the course of a financial year?

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has been looking into creating easier and more secure ways for businesses to post employee forms online, based on the growing number of companies posting their tax returns electronically. Read

Pupils learn a lesson for life

THE Centre for Process Innovation has joined forces with a local school to create a mini energy station providing power to a classroom in a UK first. Read

David leads fighton water waste

NORTHUMBRIAN Water has increased its environmental efforts by appointing its first climate change champion. Read

CLAIRE Flockett, right, is the new manager of the Kids 1st nursery at Wynyard Park. Claire, who has achieved the CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education Level 3 and a Foundation Degree in Early Years Level 5, will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the nursery and development of its seven employees.

DENNIS Edwards, above left, and Sean Lynch, right, have been promoted to directors of Faithful+Gould’s Stockton office. Meanwhile, Gary Marshall has been promoted to regional director and current regional director, Mark Hopgood, will also head up government-led Building Schools for the Future (BSF) schemes in the North. Read