South Tyneside Manufacturer Celebrates Contract Wins METEC Group has secured two lucrative export contracts worth over £4.5million, following its best year on record in 2024, with both pre-tax profits and turnover reaching record highs. The rising demand for its sacrificial anodes which provide long-term protection against corrosion to steel monopile and jacket foundations – has been driven by the global shift to renewable energy. #LoveSouthTyneside #businessgrowth #offshore #renewables Tyne Powered Full article: https://lnkd.in/ee4x2EGc
Invest South Tyneside
International Trade and Development
South Shields, England 3,314 followers
If you are looking to relocate, innovate or grow, discover what South Tyneside has to offer your business.
About us
South Tyneside lies at the geographical and industrial heart of the North East region. Its strategic importance at the mouth of the River Tyne dates as far back as the Roman era, and its maritime heritage is engrained within the borough’s DNA. South Tyneside now sits at the forefront of the UK’s future Green Economy. Its proximity to the world’s largest offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank, has attracted new businesses looking to capitalise on the future of the energy sector and diversify the economy. The internationally significant deep water Port of Tyne serves as the region’s gateway to global markets and trade, providing importing, exporting and supply chain opportunities to global companies. The International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP), with Investment Zone status, showcases dedication to fostering growth and establishing an environment conducive to private sector innovation and investment. South Tyneside’s coastal location and cultural assets also attract over 7 million visitors a year. The borough features breathtaking scenic coastal walks, an exciting water sports offering, and amazing beaches, as evidenced by the 2022 Times Beach of the Year status. Our remit includes supporting businesses already trading from within our borough to further invest and expand their operations and workforce. The services offered by the Invest South Tyneside team include, but are not limited to: - Searching for premises - Identifying sources of funding, and preparing applications - Recruiting and developing the workforce - Guidance on statutory services (i,.e. planning, business rates, etc) - Engaging with businesses regarding their skills needs in order to develop pathways of employment for young people Follow our activity on Twitter @STyneBusiness #SouthTyneside
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- International Trade and Development
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- South Shields, England
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- Government Agency
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- Real Estate and Property
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The North East Fund provides investment for SME businesses based in County Durham, Northumberland and Tyne & Wear.
Jame Holloway will be at South Shields Business Works next Thursday from 9 until 1 to chat about funding opportunities. If you're a business owner in the #SouthTyneside area and want to find out more about your different options, get in touch with James on 07395791653 or email James.Holloway@northeastfund.org to book a slot. Invest South Tyneside
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Made in the UK, Sold to the World Roadshow - Northern England Department for Business and Trade Spotlight on Clean Energy The first stop of the Made in the UK, Sold to the World Roadshow, is the North East. The North East's robust clean energy infrastructure, skilled workforce, strategic location and supportive environment, makes it an ideal location to shine a spotlight on exporting in the Clean Energy sector. Full details of events taking place in April online (virtual meet the buyer) and at the Energy Central Campus based at the Port of Blyth: https://lnkd.in/eAgs56W7
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South Shields-based UK Docks Marine Services have announced a major North East expansion. The announcement consolidates UK Docks’ position as the country's largest, independent, family-owned ship repair company and represents its second significant investment in Teesside. #businessgrowth #LoveSouthTyneside https://lnkd.in/e-DU_zYC
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Essential changes for suppliers to South Tyneside Council. Due to new government laws and a new eProcurement system, there are two important changes for suppliers. As part of the new Procurement Act 2023, businesses must now register on the new Central Digital Platform. Businesses also need to register on the new procurement platform OPEN to do business with South Tyneside Council, including accessing and bidding for public sector opportunities issued by South Tyneside Council. Full details: https://lnkd.in/eTPYS-jX
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There wasn't a dry eye in the house for the premiere screening of Sand Dancers. This emotive documentary charts the journey of Jimmy Simpson, who overcomes the impossible to claim a medal at the the UK Adaptive Surfing Championships. Huge congratulations to Connor Langley, Michael Lambert and the wider team at Red Stamp Productions on this fantastic production that will make any Sand Dancer proud to watch. The film is a real showcase for South Shields; Jimmy and Lauryn, the stars of the show; surf instructor Nick Jones; South Shields Surf School; Surf Dek – the only firm in the world making adapted surf boards, and Red Stamp all hail from or are based in the town. You can catch coverage of the premiere on BBC Look North next week (Monday we believe!), and we wish you all every success in getting this production in front of many audiences! South Shields Surf SurfDek #LoveSouthTyneside
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The popular 'This is South Tyneside Festival' will once again be returning for 2025. A range of sponsorship packages are now available for the free festival, which includes the borough's legendary open-air Sunday Concerts which attract crowds of up to 20,000 spectators in the Bents Park. Acts in previous years have included The Vamps, Boyzlife, Jason Donovan, Sister Sledge, and more. The festival organised by South Tyneside Council, sees a line up of of live music, entertainment and family-friendly events come to the borough each summer from June until August. Full details of sponsorship opportunities: https://lnkd.in/efN3Ra4j
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HLA Group are on the rise with £1.2 million baker work Congratulations to South Tyneside's Hla Services Limited who have completed a £1.2 million bakery contract for the “UK’s largest high street bakery chain” with talks to extend the work to additional sites. #LoveSouthTyneside https://lnkd.in/eQx7igKe?
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Applications are open for a free three month online course funded by The British Library. Get Ready for Business Growth programme comprises of 20 hours tailored consultancy modules suitable for businesses across all sectors. Full details below...
Get Ready for Business Growth | Applications Open The British Library's Get Ready for Business Growth programme is a free, three-month long online course of tailored consultancy funded by The British Library. It is now open to businesses from all sectors who are based in the UK. To join the programme, you must hold a strategic decision-making position within your business. This is a rolling programme which runs every quarter, and each course is made up of eight workshops (3hrs each) and seven one-to-one sessions with specialist consultants (1hr each). The modules covered are: Growth Mindset Strategy Branding Marketing Purpose and Sustainability Finance Innovation Intellectual Property (IP) Market Research The workshops are on set days, but the one-to-ones are flexible so you would have a choice of slots to pick from for each of those. The first weeks of the course will be quite intense with several workshops, but after that the pace of the course spreads out. The next cohort will be running from April to June 2025, and applications close on Thursday 13th March. The application deadline for this cohort is a little tight. However, the programme will run again in July, so businesses are welcome to apply later for that cohort. To find out more and apply, email scaleup@bl.uk. Applicants are required to have an annual turnover of £100k+ if based in London or £80k if outside of London and be able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours of support. If you fit that bill and are interested, The British Library would really welcome an application from you. You can find out more about previous impact through the programme here: https://lnkd.in/e5aBw5Pa
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Three South Tyneside apprentices working on wind turbines in the North Sea have urged youngsters to look at careers in renewable industries, as Dogger Bank Wind Farm continues to promote new routes into the sector. #LoveSouthTyneside #Apprenticeships Tyne Powered https://lnkd.in/eFZqfCAP
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