Andrea Stephenson

3 days ago | businessdurham.co.uk | Andrea Stephenson

Durham-based NECIT Services Ltd. has announced the installation of defibrillators in every van across its service fleet, reinforcing the company’s commitment to community safety and emergency response across the North East. With out-of-hospital cardiac arrests claiming the lives of nine out of ten people due to limited access to defibrillators, NECIT’s initiative is designed to help improve these odds. Survival rates decrease by approximately 10% for every minute defibrillation is delayed.

3 days ago | businessdurham.co.uk | Andrea Stephenson

A MAJOR North East printing and packaging company has acquired a leading competitor, in a deal that could potentially create over 20 jobs. The Encore Group has acquired Heritage Envelopes Limited, bringing together two of the UK’s longest established and most successful envelope manufacturers. Already boasting a workforce of over 300 staff, the deal will not only secure many existing jobs but create new roles at Encore’s sites in Washington and Dewsbury.

4 days ago | businessdurham.co.uk | Andrea Stephenson

A contractor has been appointed to create a brand-new leisure centre for Bishop Auckland, with work to start this summer. Durham County Council has appointed Morgan Sindall to carry out work on the new-build site, which will be located next to Woodhouse Close Leisure Centre on the site of the current Woodhouse Close Library.

4 days ago | businessdurham.co.uk | Andrea Stephenson

A County Durham housing development is delivering new affordable homes while providing hands-on training for the next generation of construction workers. Apprentice bricklayer Dan Gamrot is building a strong foundation for his career by gaining valuable on-site experience in Murton. The 19-year-old started his apprenticeship with believe housing, last September.

5 days ago | businessdurham.co.uk | Andrea Stephenson

A flooring retailer is set to relocate to a new base in Durham following a deal brokered by Naylors Gavin Black. Flooring Superstore is consolidating operations from multiple smaller units at South Church Enterprise Park in Shildon into a new sustainable facility at Connect, part of the wider Integra 61 development just off the A1(M). The move is expected to streamline operations and support the company's planned expansion.