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Simon Whiteside

Spearheading economic growth

THE economy is said to be 'muddling' through and needs a kickstart to drive growth. The Ernst & Young Manufacturers’ League aims to promote the efforts of the sector against a sluggish economic backdrop in the UK, says director Simon Whiteside.Read

No quick fixes but we must have a strategy for growth

WE have entered a new year with uncertainly, fuelled by poor GDP figures and ongoing controversy over Europe; both fiscal stability and the UK’s future as an EU member state are up for debate. Read

Investment in innovation will bear fruit

INVESTMENT in innovation will bear fruit Whilst trading conditions won't be easy this year, the region's manufacturers have positioned themselves to secure growth in the year ahead, as Ruth Lognonne discovered. Read

Surprisingly good performance of North East manufacturers

ERNST and Young director Simon Whiteside looks at the surprisingly good performance of North East manufacturers.Read

A centre of excellence

FAST-GROWING IHC Engineering Business is today named as this month’s table topper in the Ernst & Young Manufacturers’ League ... the showcase for the region’s most successful manufacturing firms. Read

We have the best team to help you succeed

AT Lloyds Bank we recognise the significant impact of the manufacturing sector in supporting the UK economy on its road to recovery. Read

Benefits for all in apprenticeships

THIS time last year the North East Skills Alliance for Advanced Manufacturing (NESAAM) was formed ... 12 months on and things are well on track. Read

Talent attraction through effective employer branding

THERE'S plenty of buzz about employer branding. But what exactly is it and what kind of impact does a positive and well- promoted employer brand have on recruitment strategies and results? Read

Ernst & Young Manufacturers’ League: The Tables

THE tables were compiled by Ernst & Young based on returns filed by companies participating in the competition.Read

Spearheading the region's recovery

MANUFACTURERS in the North East are making a vital contribution to the recovery of the United Kingdom economy, meaning now is the perfect time to resurrect the Manufacturers’ League, says Simon Whitside.Read

League is force for good as UK remodels its economy

THE very concept of the Ernst & Young Manufacturers’ League says something about the spirit of the North East business community.Read

It is time to move the North East success story forward

THERE is much to celebrate about manufacturing in the North East, but there is still plenty to be done too, says Andy Tuscher.Read

Andrew Esson of Quick Hydraulics

Ernst & Young Manufacturers’ League: Winner - Quick Hydraulics

FAST-GROWING Quick Hydraulics is today named as the inaugural table topper in the Ernst & Young Manufacturers’ League – the new showcase for the region’s most successful manufacturing firms. Read

Firms thrive thanks to determined leaders

THERE is much talk about the resurgence of the manufacturing sector, but it still accounts for a much smaller proportion of the economy than it did at its peak, writes Andrew Hebden.Read

Moving forward together

BOOSTING the number of apprenticeship opportunities is the best way to ensure the skills crisis facing manufacturing is met head on.Read

Sponsor's message: Putting people at heart of manufacturing success

NRG is delighted to be sponsoring the Ernst and Young Manufacturers’ League. With a successful history spanning of over 35 years, a head office of around 100 staff on Grey Street in Newcastle alongside offices in Tees Valley and Yorkshire, NRG is the leading North East recruitment company.Read

Sponsor's message: Championing regional talent

AS North East manufacturing companies look to achieve further growth, overseas markets represent a huge opportunity to be tapped into, says Mike Mullaney.Read

Impressive growth is set to continue

IHC Engineering Business is going from strength to strength in 2012: securing new contracts, fulfilling long-standing orders, more than doubling its turnover and growing its impressive staff base.Read