News
25 Oct 07
Project Manager, Dorothy Kelly, on manufacturing and productivity support post 2008
The latest stage of the Agency’s drive to simplify and improve business support across the region is underway.
15 Oct 07
NEPA engineer addicted to learning
05 Oct 07
Search for new delivery partner for agency flagship project
THE latest stage of One NorthEast’s continued drive to simplify and improve business support across the region is underway.
24 Sep 07
NEPA change agents rewarded
Talented employees from some the region’s top manufacturing companies are celebrating new qualifications in manufacturing excellence.
20 Sep 07
Lean and Green
Regional Development Agency One NorthEast has seized the national lead in lean thinking and green manufacturing as part of its comprehensive business support package.
10 Jul 07
NEPA helps put the rock back in Davy Roll
A North East manufacturer that suffered difficult trading conditions three years ago confirmed its re-emergence as market leaders with the royal seal of approval.
06 Jul 07
Prestigious National Award for NEPIC
North East process industry champion NEPIC has been honoured for its efforts promoting and supporting regional chemical businesses.
NEPA puts brakes on inefficiency at Tees Valley firm
NEPA Engineer Alan Jones worked closely with TMD Friction Change Agents Michael Douglas and Andrew Rogers for a year, disseminating industry best practice through NEPA expertise.
19 Jun 07
Resource efficiency experts for region's industry
The drive to save businesses money while protecting the environment has stepped up a gear with two key appointments.
14 May 07
Nissan expansion paves way for new business park
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL is today announcing plans to bring another 4,000 jobs to the city, working with property developers Wilton and Clugston and One NorthEast.
09 May 07
Top awards for Forge's precision work
A NORTHUMBERLAND engineering firm has scooped a top national award for its innovative design work which has won the company £1m worth of new orders.
07 Mar 07
Timber builds foundation for success
A fledgling Tees Valley firm is targeting fresh opportunities in the untapped North East housebuilding market for its timber framed homes.
06 Mar 07
Revitalised engineering firm lands new work
A rejuvenated Northumberland engineering company is celebrating landing a £500,000 contract with commercial vehicle giant Scania after fighting back from the brink of closure.
24 Jan 07
More than 5,000 jobs linked to £27m worth of Agency grants
Grant support from One NorthEast during the last 12 months will help create 3,765 new jobs and safeguard a further 2,029.
19 Jan 07
New awards reward the brightest and the best
Pioneers of North East industry will be honoured for their innovation at a glittering new awards ceremony.
12 Jan 07
Japanese best to fuel North East growth
North East manufacturers will have the chance next month to learn the latest productivity techniques that have cemented Japan’s status as one of the world’s economic superpowers.
04 Dec 06
Facilitators celebrate NEPA contract
Aberdeen-based performance improvement consultancy Facilitators UK is celebrating a successful renewal of its contract with the North East Productivity Alliance (NEPA), to provide training and consultancy services to manufacturing companies in North East England.
16 Oct 06
'Land of the rising sun' shines on North East businesses
Representatives are to visit the Far East to strengthen trade links between the region and Japan.
15 Sep 06
National award for Lindsey's invention
TALENTED teenage engineer Lindsey Dew has scooped a national award for her outstanding work to help improve safety in the booming oil and gas industry.
31 Jul 06
Pallett producer ups productivity to secure future
A rapidly growing North East pallet manufacturer is consolidating its market- leading status with substantial new investment in its business allied to cutting-edge lean manufacturing techniques.
09 Jun 06
400 engineering jobs on the way thanks to £2m agency grant
Four hundred new jobs are coming to the North East, as one of the region's flagship manufacturing facilities is brought back into use.
22 May 06
Businesses forecast challenging times ahead
North East businesses are forecasting a mixed six months ahead with rising energy costs giving cause for concern, a new report reveals today.
08 May 06
Six of the best for NEPA
Six engineers with nearly 100 years of manufacturing excellence between them are the latest recruits to join an acclaimed programme helping North East industry save millions of pounds.
15 Mar 06
Company equips itself with new armour thanks to Agency grant
An engineering and plastics company has expanded and broken into new markets thanks to a vital £60,000 grant.
13 Mar 06
North East firms lead the way in cutting emissions
A new scheme is being launched to help North East firms reduce rising fuel bills and boost their business prospects by cutting carbon emissions.
08 Mar 06
New jobs on the way as Hartlepool manufacturer celebrates successful first year in North East
A Hartlepool manufacturer is looking to expand its workforce in the town less than a year after its successful move to one of the Tees Valley's fastest developing business parks.
23 Feb 06
Henry Williams on track for success
An historic North East manufacturer with links to the region's proud rail past has embraced the latest business productivity techniques to win new orders worth over £300,000.
11 Jan 06
North East England driving the green fuel agenda
North East England is leading the take up of environmentally friendly fuel as the latest garage forecourt selling biodiesel opened in County Durham.
21 Dec 05
Effective resource management and business profits the aim of £1.6 million investment
One NorthEast has pledged its support to help businesses become more efficient in resource management allowing them to increase profits and improve competitiveness.
20 Dec 05
Jobs secured at recycling company
A recycling company which employs 40 people has been saved thanks to a £100,000 lifeline.
15 Dec 05
Engineering firm's future cemented by grant
The future of an engineering company has been secured thanks to a £95,000 grant from regional development agency, One NorthEast.
23 Nov 05
New technology prescribed to aid doctors and patients
Pioneering health technology developed in the North East could help under-pressure medical professionals and improve patient welfare.