Costigan tells of £4m impact on AlphaGraphics North-East

Oct 30 2007 by Gloria McShane, Evening Gazette

“This investment and restructure is set to make a huge impact on our business and on our clients”

- Sean Costigan, managing director of AlphaGraphics North-East, as the Stockton-based firm announced a £4m investment scheme and creation of more jobs.

“Customers will rapidly realise the benefits of this joint partnership agreement and it will allow us to further enhance our professional customer service”

- Colin Simpson, sales director of Tomlinson Hall, after the Billingham firm struck a partnership deal with top German manufacturer Crane.

“I can well understand new engineering graduates from this area could well be tempted by a sense of adventure to work abroad, and it is our job to persuade them their home area has career opportunities which are just as attractive”

- Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland MP Ashok Kumar on calling for a national debate on ensuring there are enough trained engineers to meet demands from new developments in the Tees Valley.

“The investment provides a platform for our company to develop and grow, including employing more local people. We are all extremely excited about our plans, and it can only show our commitment to our clients, staff and the area”

- Mohammed Akhmed, managing director of AAG Swepco, on the Stockton company’s £1m expansion plans, which will see a doubling of its workforce.