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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.

August 22nd 2023

Staff celebrate health and safety success at Sunderland hydraulics company

Two employees at Sunderland-based hydraulics company Hydraulic & Offshore Supplies (HOS) are celebrating as they successfully achieve

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June 14th 2023

Transatlantic Balloon Challenge, Powered by Tracer Batteries

We are thrilled to announce that Deborah Scholes and her registered blind veteran husband Mike will be

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June 14th 2023

Excelpoint Announces Sponsorship of TechNExt’s No Code Arcade Event

North East-based Excelpoint, a leading no-code technology firm, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the highly

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May 25th 2023

The future looks bright for North East Recycler

After a year of rapid post-pandemic growth, North East based waste management company CJM Recycling Limited has

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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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January 16th 2023

Collaboration is Key for Regional Cross-Industry Organisations

A powerful consortium of cross-industry bodies based in North East England are to collaborate. The group will

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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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October 18th 2022

Mid-Market Businesses Sleepwalking into a Train Crash

Insolvency expert issues warning as company insolvency rates in England & Wales hit eight-year high A dramatic

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19/06/2025

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09/07/2025

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10/07/2025

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Driving Supply Chain Efficiency & Resilience Through Digitalisation

13/08/2025

9:30 am

Monthly Meeting

AMF Site Visit to Turntide, Gateshead

17/09/2025

12:00 pm

Monthly Meeting

AMF September Monthly Meeting – Polyfoam XPS; Hartlepool

15/10/2025

12:00 pm

Monthly Meeting

AMF Monthly Meeting @ Komatsu

29/10/2025

12:00 pm

Monthly Meeting

AMF Site Visit to Siemens Energy

27/11/2025

9:00 am

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MENE – Manufacturing & Engineering North East 2025