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Keep up to date with the latest news in advanced manufacturing

Welcome to the AMF Expertise Exchange: Knowledge section of the website where you can stay up to date with the latest news from the AMF and our members. Here you will also find member collaboration stories, and practical advice and insights from industry experts.

May 22nd 2023

Ward Hadaway facilitates engineering contract for new Sunderland footbridge

Law firm Ward Hadaway LLP has successfully negotiated and completed the engineering contract for the New Wear

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March 20th 2023

DIRECTOR PROMOTION AT AZETS

Azets, the UK Top 10 firm is pleased to announce that it has promoted Angela Ingham to

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March 15th 2023

Lean Workshop Group event programme to drive operational excellence

North East engineering and manufacturing companies will be given support in driving operational excellence through Lean Tools

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March 2nd 2023

Ward Hadaway’s housing management team celebrates 10 years’ service

Ward Hadaway’s housing management team is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and has welcomed the appointment

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November 2nd 2022

Building a Sustainability Strategy for your Export Business

Wednesday 2 November St James’ Park, Newcastle 09:30 – 13:00 Fresh off the back of the Green

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November 2nd 2022

Doing Business in North America and Canada.

  Friday 4th November The Riverside, Chester-Le-Street 09:30 – 13:00 The Department for International Trade (DIT) are

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September 14th 2022

Taylor Packaging Bolsters Its Team With Two New Appointments

Durham-based packaging specialist Taylor Packaging has strengthened its team with two appointments, to further support its plans

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August 10th 2022

Tell-Tale Signs of Recessionary Winds in Construction Sector

North East construction firms are being urged to brace themselves against payment freezes by ensuring watertight documentation

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April 22nd 2022

AMTECH Target the Difficult to Process Carbon Fibre Nylon 12 Material

Among their many expert services Amtech Rapid Prototyping continue to expand and now have an additional site

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March 24th 2022

BTS Facades & Fabrications wins ‘Family Business of the Year’ at local FSB award ceremony

BTS Facades & Fabrications are delighted to announce that we have won the Federation of Small Businesses,

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February 22nd 2022

South Tyneside based Cell Pack Solutions shortlisted for export award following a year of growth

Following the Acquisition of the Tracer Brand of Lithium Rechargeable Batteries in January 2021, Cell Pack Solutions

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February 21st 2022

Scale Up North East Launches a Series of Events to Support and help scale high growth businesses

Scaleup North East, delivered by RTC North, have handpicked an impressive cohort of International and National keynote

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20/05/2026

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24/06/2026

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AMF Partner event – Shining Bright Conference hosted by Ward Hadaway

15/07/2026

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27/08/2026

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AMF 20th Birthday Celebration!

19/11/2026

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AMF Visit to Highly Marelli, Washington UK

26/11/2026

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MENE – Manufacturing & Engineering North East 2026