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Fitz Architects takes on redevelopment of Cleadon Infants School

AN architect is hoping to go to the top of the class with a development close to his heart.Read

MJF Cleaning Services set to double workforce after landing new contracts

A CLEANING company is to almost double its workforce after landing a number of new contracts in the North East and beyond.Read

Grundfos pumps up pre-tax profits by 6%

A WEARSIDE pump manufacturer has reported a 6% boost in pre-tax profits despite suffering a sharp loss in sales in the weakened European market.Read

Arro has £800m crime market at its fingertips

A TYNESIDE manufacturer specialising in forensics research and development has launched groundbreaking fingerprint technology to help in the fight against crime and terrorism. Read

Investment plans for Sunderland's Bridges shopping centre

THE owners of The Bridges shopping centre has announced plans to invest in its catering and leisure facilities after delivering a strong set of financial results.Read

Vertu Motors ditches heavy truck operation

GATESHEAD-based motor group Vertu has sold its heavy truck arm of the business, generating around £1.5m for the group. Read

Nissan embark on engineering recruitment drive at Sunderland plant

LEADING car manufacturer Nissan has launched a recruitment drive to take on 50 new employees to join its Sunderland plant.Read

Nissan to create 50 new jobs at its Sunderland plant

CAR firm Nissan is creating 50 new jobs at its Sunderland plant, according to reports.Read

Yarm web development firm dotUK wins care group contract

WEB development firm dotUK has won a new contract to deliver a bill management system for a home care group.Read

Sunderland company 4Earth Solutions wins first global contracts

GREEN firm 4Earth is aiming for its first £1m turnover after securing its first global contracts.Read

PX Group wins fat-fuelled power station contract

ENERGY firm the px group has won the contract to operate the world’s largest fat-fuelled power station in London.Read

Newton Aycliffe subsea technology firm unveils £1m investment plans

A SUBSEA technology firm has announced a £1m investment programme which will create at least 30 new jobs and treble the size of its North East facility. Read

New base leads to new staff at HiQ Tyre Services

A TYRE and vehicle servicing provider in the North East has invested £190,000 in its new fast fit and head office complex.Read

Resources North East invests in two new training centres

AN expanding North East training firm has invested a six-figure sum in buying two training centres as demand for apprentices in the region gathers pace. Read

BT deal creates 50 jobs at Spark Response contact centre

CONTACT centre and fulfilment specialist Spark Response is creating 50 jobs after winning a lucrative contract.Read

Seaham firm Prima Cheese is supplying cheese across world

A NORTH East cheese company has extended into the Far East in a bold move that has boosted its revenue to £25m.Read

Wind turbine makes Acorn Dairy an award-winner

AN organic dairy has produced its first totally green pint of milk, thanks to a wind turbine which is now powering the farm.Read

Confidence 'creeping back' says new NECC survey

GROWTH in manufacturing saw North East firms experience a recession- busting surge in sales and orders at the beginning of the year, according to a new survey.Read

Sunderland contact centre 2Touch mulling over expansion plans

A WEARSIDE contact centre is mulling over expansion into a second site after a run of contract wins that saw it take on more than 300 staff.Read

John Cullerton & Sons buys R Levitt in bed to widen range

AN electrical contractor is confident of topping the £3m turnover mark and growing its workforce by 2014 after buying out a Yorkshire firm. Read

Outlook is sunny for Sunderland holiday company Hays Travel

HOLIDAY company Hays Travel will see its sales jump to at least £550m this year, the company’s boss has predicted after it beat the odds to mark up a new record turnover.Read

Putting customers first pays off for Mapps Mortgage and Insurance

A FAMILY firm run by a brother and sister has demonstrated how local focus and going the extra mile has helped them survive and thrive against bigger competitors.Read

Stairlift-maker MediTek inundated with applicants after Newton Aycliffe move

STAIRLIFT maker MediTek was inundated with job applications when it moved into its new factory in Newton Aycliffe.Read

Dalton Park given go ahead for £35m expansion

THE region's biggest outlet shopping centre, Dalton Park, has been given the go ahead for a new £35m phase of its development.Read

Duncan Bannatyne reports boost in turnover at Bannatyne Fitness

ENTREPRENEUR Duncan Bannatyne has reported a boost in turnover at his health club chain aided by an increase in members – enough for the directors to give themselves a 54% hike in return for their services.Read

Gateshead company Sevcon hands student a tuition fee lifeline

ELECTRIC vehicle component-maker Sevcon has handed a £25,000 tuition fee lifeline to a Northumbria University student ... along with a guaranteed job on graduation.Read

Whessoe Oil and Gas is set to triple workforce

ONE of the region’s oldest manufacturing companies has been sold to international engineering giant, Samsung, for an undisclosed fee with the aim of tripling its workforce by 2018.Read

Sunderland-based 4th Aspect plan to grow internet search software sales

A COUPLE have raised £170,000 to roll out a business leasing software which pushes a client’s name to the top of the list in an online search.Read

Coxhoe brewery is expanding to meet demand

ONE of the North East’s newest breweries is expanding its premises and increasing its workforce, just six months after opening its doors.Read

Design for Growth service unveiled by RTC North

A NEW service to support design projects in North East industry has been unveiled by technology and innovation services company RTC North.Read

Clients return to hand Port of Sunderland a boost

MORE ships have arrived into the Port of Sunderland this year, prompting bosses to forecast another profit.Read

Banks Property developer forges ahead with plans for homes

PROPERTY developer Banks Property has enjoyed a buoyant start to 2013 showing there is hope for the troubled construction sector.Read

Durham-based She's Gott It! picks up leading industry awards

A NORTH East event management company which organised Olympic football events and Edinburgh's Christmas celebrations has landed two national industry awards.Read

Sunderland Climbing Centre reveals largest bouldering wall in region

CLIMBING enthusiasts are scaling new heights following the launch of the region’s largest bouldering wall.Read

NCS Construction & Retail Services expects to double turnover to £20m

AN ambitious recruitment firm has revealed plans to reach a target turnover of £20m within five years after expanding its services with help from investment cash. Read

Think tank director warns of North East's overdependence on Nissan

THE North East has been warned to be cautious of its dependency on Nissan as experts look at the economic and political threats to the region.Read

Digital firm Media-works is growing overseas

DIGITAL marketing firm Media-works has landed a contract with global money exchange giant Travelex to help it grow its international presence.Read

The Original Sofa Company announces China export plans

A SOFA company is looking to sell one of its most iconic product lines to China and open a trendy London store as it targets sales in excess of £1m in 2013. Read

Revamp creates cafe and jobs at Sunderland's Home Interiors store

A RETAILER has thrown the wraps off its new £55,000 cafe for its customers to rest for a meal as they shop.Read

Sacriston van painting firm building itself back up

A VAN painting firm which nearly collapsed three years ago with the loss of its sole client is building itself back up to its former glory.Read

Robertson Simpson opens office in Stockton

ROBERTSON Simpson has expanded its North East network with the establishment of an office in Stockton, the firm’s third office in the region.Read

Consett beauty entrepreneur takes national trade award

A BEAUTY entrepreneur has proved that small is beautiful by taking a national trade award.Read

Tanfield Group receives approaches for cherry picker business

THE TANFIELD Group says it has received a number of approaches from companies interested in taking over its cherry picker business.Read

Nissan given boost as Government pledge electric car investment

THE long-term future of Nissan car plant’s electric car line has been given a boost as the Government pledged a £37m investment in charging points across the country.Read

Grant enables All Good bread firm to get baking

A START-UP snack and bread company has begun production after securing a £1.5m in funding for vital equipment.Read

Apprentice secures job at Express Engineering

APPRENTICE Amy Halpin has secured a full-time job after completing her first year's training. Read

Nissan's latest offering expected to create 400 jobs in Washington

CAR giants Nissan have unveiled the latest car model that will create 400 jobs on Wearside with a £125m cash injection.Read

Express Engineering scoops top national manufacturing award

A TYNESIDE manufacturer's strong growth has helped it to scoop a top national award in recognition of its drive for expansion. Read

Teacher leaves school for job with Nortech Solutions

A FORMER teacher has swapped the chalk board for a career working in the burgeoning oil and gas industry.Read

Nissan future 'at risk' if UK leaves Europe

SIR John Major has warned Nissan’s future in the North East could be put at risk if Conservative Eurosceptics take Britain out of the European Union.Read

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