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The Port of Tyne, one of the UK’s busiest ports, has been granted Authorised Economic Operator (‘AEO’) status as part of its preparations for Brexit. AEO status is an internationally recognised quality mark, awarded by HMRC; it means that the Port’s customs checks and processes meet international...

Maintaining lighting in a hazardous area environment can sometimes be a challenging task that costs precious time and money. Considering some of the biggest maintenance challenges, in this White-Paper we explore how luminaires are designed differently depending on the manufacturer, and why choosi...

Raytec’s SPARTAN Linear luminaires have transformed working conditions at Piramal Pharma Solutions in Morpeth, UK, significantly reducing operating costs in the process. The pharmaceutical company is part of a global group which provides services across the drug life cycle; from drug discovery an...

Square One Law is bringing together a wealth of specialist knowledge from a cross-section of industries to help business leaders understand the changing employment environment at a major full day conference on 10 October 2019. The highly regarded, keynote speakers include, Matthew Taylor OBE, pol...

Addressing psychosocial factors through intentional effort and conscious leadership The costs of ignoring mental health issues in the workplace are too steep to ignore. Fortunately, solutions for addressing the issue are both abundant and affordable. Leaders who recognise the risks and the remed...

B2B marketing agency Horizon Works has strengthened its team with three new appointments, in a move that will support further growth. The company’s client delivery team has been bolstered by the additions of Claudia Thompson as digital marketing specialist and Victoria Borrowdale as creative desi...

The world’s longest offshore wind turbine blade has arrived at the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult’s testing facilities in Blyth, Northumberland. The 107 metre LM Wind Power blade will be put through its paces at ORE Catapult’s world-leading 100m blade-test facility over the coming months and...

Following the £1.5m collaboration between ORE Catapult and Vattenfall, the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) is offering an exciting opportunity for innovative companies in the offshore wind sector. The EOWDC has launched its Technology Accelerator project which will give innovator...

Impeller Assurance & Resilience are pleased to announce the launch of their new website.  Working with Sunderland based design studio, Dodio, work has been progressing over the past four months, the new site offers an easier user experience with new features including online ordering, blogs a...

Collaboration within the offshore energy industry has never been more important and mutually beneficial. Vessel sharing in the North Sea and beyond ensures efficiencies for companies that cannot be achieved when operating in isolation. One example of an initiative that highlights the value in sha...