Why should you look to the North East for Business Opportunitites – In any industry

Feb 23
12:30

2008

Jenny Simpson

Jenny Simpson

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England has 2 million businesses with some 35,000 being added each year – if you research the best place you will discover what I have. Read on for the number one location to locate your business or look for business opportunities.

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There are more than 150 automotive companies in the North East of England and between them they employ approximately 18,000. If your company is looking for business opportunities in the Automotive industry then this could be a great area for you to invest in.  

The North East of England boasts a wide range of specialist industrial support. This includes the NEPA programme which looks at lean automotive manufacturing; The Regional Centre for Manufacturing Excellence; The Automotive Academy; and the Automotive Centre for Excellence to name but a few.  

In addition to the employable skills enjoyed in the region,Why should you look to the North East for Business Opportunitites – In any industry Articles the industry is also supported through the Institute of Automotive and Manufacturing Advance practice at the University of Sunderland which is recognised worldwide as a one of the leaders in its field. Its research includes materials and structural analysis, manufacturing systems and ergonomics. There is also Durham University’s Centre for Automotive Research; here they have expertise in vehicle aerodynamics and hybrid vehicles.

One area that you should give serious consideration to is the North East of England. It has more than 200 companies, many of which are Global names, who are involved in the North East Process Industry cluster. This means that there are over 35,000 people involved in the process industry in the North east. There are also an additional 350 companies involved in the first and second tier supply chain.

Three key research platforms in the region (new products, new processes and new energy) with multicompany collaboration are attracting new industries to the region. These resources are made available to businesses that are looking to set up in the region. The regional development agency, One NorthEast, have a dedicated team who help businesses from all over Europe and around the world to look at the opportunities available to business looking to relocate and take advantages of what the North East has to offer.         

Companies are often looking for opportunities to develop their business further. In any area business people need to understand how important it is that you have the right staff and the right backing in the region you are moving into.

 If you are looking for a business opportunityor somewhere to expand your business then consider the North East of England, where there is highly skilled labour, backing from the universities and an excellent infrastructure.

Expertise and support organisations place North East England in a unique position to support companies in the commercialisation of research and getting new products to market through  research and development expertise.

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