A hotbed for manufacturing, the North East is currently leading the way in terms of the post-pandemic recovery, with SMEs and multi-nationals alike choosing the region as a base to up-skill, grow and unearth the next generation of workers. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show that the region’s unemployment rates between July and August fell by 5.3%, and with employment now at pre-pandemic levels, there is no doubt that the likes of North Yorkshire, Tyne & Wear, Northumberland and Durham will continue to reap the rewards of their hard work and dedication to their people. On his first...

Mental health problems are a growing concern in society today, with more than 4% of the world’s population suffering from depression. In the UK, around 1 in 5 adults experienced some form of depression in early 2021. Predictions made by the World Health Organization (WHO) show that, by 2030, mental health problems (particularly depression) will be the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally. Men are almost three times more likely to take their own lives than women in the UK, with men aged between 45-49 having the highest suicide rates today. Tragically, statistics reveal that the engineering industry...

National fabrication and engineering group, Tulway, has announced the acquisition of a prominent fabrication workshop in Middlesbrough. The workshop, on Sotherby Road, will continue to support all existing clients, providing a seamless transition as well as offering a full range of fabrication and extended project services to businesses across the UK. The deal sees Tulway take ownership of one of the largest fabrication units in Teesside, with 30,000 sq ft of workshop space and 20 tonne overhead lifting capacity, as well as securing long term supply agreements. The move secures the future of the existing 23...