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AYCLIFFE BUSINESS

You ’ ll read in this edition about the return of Aycliffe Business Park ’ s Make Your Mark awards . As headline sponsors , we at Husqvarna are delighted to be involved , for several reasons .

As a business we decided it would be nice to get involved in something that is to celebrate success stories in our local community
It has been a difficult couple of years for some companies , so it ’ s important – more so now than ever – to raise the profile of our achievements , whether that ’ s individually , or collectively .
We know about many of our local businesses who are doing some amazing things , particularly around the training of people and trying to develop their workforce . There ’ s so much good about what ’ s going on locally and it ’ s a great opportunity to shout about that .
There are lots of categories for local firms to enter , so I ’ d urge every company on the business park to embrace Make Your Mark and take a look at the categories .
Even just by going through the process of evaluating your last year or so is a positive experience . It gives you time to reflect on the

HELLO

AYCLIFFE BUSINESS

Aycliffe Business is Newton Aycliffe ’ s only business publication , which is mailed exclusively to companies on Aycliffe Business Park .

Launched in November 2012 , we provide firms with a unique platform to tell everyone about their services and success stories in our prestigious , high-quality publication .
With an estimated readership of more than 8,000 , copies are mailed direct to every company on our database , and the rest are distributed by hand across the park as well as nearby hotels , restaurants and conference centres .
Our next issue will be out in April , and the deadline to book is 5pm on Friday , March 25 . To get involved in the next or any future issues , email martin @ aycliffetoday . co . uk .
GUEST FOREWORD FROM CARALINE ROBINSON
Welcome to the 55th issue of Aycliffe Business .
achievements or progress you ’ ve made . Being shortlisted would be a wonderful achievement and I , for one , can ’ t wait to see the list of those who make the final three in each category .
Winning an award is , of course , the icing on the cake . But even without winning , there are lots of reasons why you should take the time to enter .
You can access it by going to aycliffebusinesspark . co . uk / awards .
I applaud Aycliffe Business Park Community for having the foresight and ambition to bring the Make Your Mark awards back .
There ’ s plenty to read about the awards in this issue of Aycliffe Business , including information and signposts on how to enter .
There are also lots of exciting news and features covering many of our great companies here on Aycliffe Business Park . I hope you enjoy this issue . And we look forward to seeing you at
Redworth Hall on May 20 !
Caraline Robinson Manufacturing director , Husqvarna
Aycliffe Business Units 8-9 , Parson ’ s Court , Welbury Way , Aycliffe Business Park , Newton Aycliffe , Co . Durham DL5 6ZE
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CONTENTS

Included in the February-March 2022 issue of Aycliffe Business …
06 COFFEE BREAK
Ebac boss John Elliott answers our 20 questions over a cuppa
11 AYCLIFFE EXPANSION
Training powerhouse NC Group to benefit neighbours on business park
12 WELLBEING PRIORITY
Looking after employees is at the top of Gestamp ’ s agenda
16 SUPER STOCKISTS
SBT , the area ’ s largest independent , authorised stockist and distributor of engineering solutions , is looking to increase its focus on Aycliffe Business Park
21 MAKING AN IMPACT
Durham County Council and Business Durham have ambitious plans to put the region on national map
24 MAKE YOUR MARK
More high-profile sponsors revealed for Aycliffe business awards bash
28 NETWORKING PICTURES
See our snaps from the latest Aycliffe Business Park Community news and networking event
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