NOF Network News

In a first for the UK wind industry Port of Blyth is installing a bespoke wind turbine training facility at one of its terminals as part of a £1m investment in training provision aimed at the offshore energy sector. With the rapid growth of renewable energy providing the North East with major inw...

Leading technology and training organisation, 3T Energy Group, has sold off the energy insulation side of its business to concentrate on developing new training technologies. AIS Technical, which is a market-leader in insulation and passive fire protection systems (PFP) for the global offshore, e...

Once again HTL Group is exhibiting at ADIPEC, the premier Oil and Gas event in Abu Dhabi. Located in the National Exhibition Center from the 11th to the 14th November, the HTL team will be showcasing their 100% British Made, ever-increasing product range of Controlled Bolting tools and equipment....

Balmoral Subsea Test Centre’s submersion tanks were called into action recently with a requirement to put an innovative new cutting and sealing tool for the decommissioning sector through its paces. Accrington-based Allspeeds, the sole manufacturer of ‘Webtool’ hydraulic ROV cutters and systems,...

The North East’s leading independent law firm for businesses, Muckle LLP, has reported an increase in income and profit for year ending March 2019. Newcastle based Muckle LLP saw turnover increase from £11.3m to £13.05m with profit rising from £1.9 to £2.8m. Turnover was up due to a continued hig...

Implement an ERP system and you could qualify for tax relief Implementing an ERP system can be an expensive activity so being able to claim back a proportion of that spend through HMRC tax credits or tax relief is most definitely a bonus. E-Max’s ERP consultants have been asked on a number of occ...

Barrier Ex Ltd, the Wallsend-based supplier of hazardous area solutions, has been awarded another six-figure grant to develop a new floodlight that can transmit wireless networking signals within hazardous areas. The Smart Grants funding of £700,000 will support Barrier Ex’s 26-month Research and...

Kloeckner Metals UK is proud to introduce Colour Stainless Steel, a solution that is not only durable and reliable but a true demonstration of high-end style and elegance. Working with our partners, DSP Metals, we are bringing creativity and innovation to the stainless steel industry. Utilising...

Industrial services company, Bilfinger Salamis UK, has renewed its Training Managed Service (TMS) contract with leading training provider, AIS Training, to manage and deliver the company’s UK training for the next seven years. As part of the contract AIS Training will provide more than 450 indust...

A team of lawyers from Newcastle based law firm for businesses - Muckle LLP - have advised global hospitality business Sandman Hotel Group on the acquisition of its 59th hotel – the Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links in Dublin. The Sandman Hotel Group, part of the Northland Properties group, has...