Plenty of room for growth Dec 7 2005
Employing more than 30,000 highly skilled staff and pumping £8bn into the local economy. The figures speak for themselves - the process industry is a major driver for the North-East. more
Orwin's testing a major market Dec 7 2005
Quite simply, Orwin Ltd is one of the region's biggest success stories. Based in Washington, Tyne & Wear, the company has enjoyed sustained success through spotting opportunities and delivering on its promises. more
Part of the heart of the community Dec 7 2005
It's been a year of progress, partnerships and improved performance for Teesside chemical company Lucite International (LI). more
North East companies on route to Shanghai Dec 7 2005
With the appointment of a new non executive chairman, a new projects director and an intensive search for a new CEO, it's been a busy time for the region's Centre of Excellence for Life Sciences (CELS). more
Nurturing North East talent is high on the agenda Dec 7 2005
As well as building links with international communities, CELS also has existing networks a little closer to home. One initiative already in place involves funding the networking forum BioNEt, the North East's regional network for research scientists in the healthcare and life sciences sector. more
Looking for a secret weapon to blitz rivals? Dec 7 2005
In the past, few people would have considered looking to the defence science base to provide their business solutions. Nor would many companies know that the UK Ministry of Defence has an unparalleled history of invention - creating technologies such as heat sensors, radar and liquid crystals. more
New concept for university spin-out Dec 7 2005
Lyrachem Limited, a spinout company from Durham University's 5*A-rated Chemistry Department, has recently announced an alliance with staff from Newcastle University's 5-rated Chemical Engineering Department, representing a new direction for LyraChem and an innovative approach to contract chemical research and development. more
Quality is the key to success Dec 7 2005
Mottram Commissioning was established in 1995 and has been providing clients with experienced engineering, commissioning and validation assistance and personnel to complete multi-million pound, state-of-the-art process plants. more
Huge array of skills available from Fabricom Dec 7 2005
Almost 20 years of experience has made Fabricom Contracting a leader in its field in the North-East. The multi-disciplined contractor serves the region's petrochemical, power, utility and oil and gas industries. more
Momentous year for Hunstman Dec 7 2005
The year 2005 has been arguably the most momentous period in the history of the Tees Valley-based global chemical company, Huntsman Corporation - and indeed for much of the rest of the vitally important process industry sector. more
Major plans for the chemical sector Dec 7 2005
Strong partnerships and collaborative working will play a key role in UK Trade & Investment's major plans to boost the UK chemical sector. more
Specialist support in staying safe Dec 7 2005
In the UK alone, the value of the environmental consultancy sector is forecast to reach more than £1.2bn in 2005 (source: ENDS), and this is just the tip of the iceberg. more
Creating sustainable communities is vital for the North-East and much work is under way to make sure homes are affordable and available right across the region, read more,