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Tees Components is on the recruitment drive again after securing a number of new contracts which has boosted the firm ’ s order book .
The Skelton-based heavy machining firm has been buoyed by several contract wins from a wide range of customers across all sectors with varied work .
They include a six-month project for Allerton Steel in Northallerton , to CNC machine four huge 60-tonne ‘ strong walls ’, each 11 x 4.5 metres in size , for the £ 40m Airbus Wing Integration Centre in Bristol .
The facility will house 1,600 Airbus aerospace engineers , working in earlystage research right through to in-service aircraft improvements as well as emerging technologies .
The ‘ strong rooms ’ will be used to test aeroplane wings against complex , extreme forces .
Tees Components general manager Sharon Lane said : “ We ’ re always handling bespoke and unusual projects , pushing the boundaries of heavy machining .
“ This particular project involves very large , very precise machining , but this type of work is what we ’ re known for – it ’ s very much our bread and butter .”
As well as the contract with Allerton Steel , Tees Components also completed work on the Astute-class submarine programme in late 2017 .
And the 50-year-old , family-run business also gained recognition recently when it was ‘ highly commended ’ in the team of the year
Tees Components ’ impressive CNC Floor Borer negotiates a 60-tonne steel ‘ strong wall ’ it ’ s machining as part of an aerospace contract .
Aerospace deal puts Tees Components on a high
award at the PD Ports Northern Powerhouse Export Awards , as well as being shortlisted in the scale-up category .
The firm has also recently invested £ 500,000 in a new CNC multi-axis machine tool , as well as investing in new branding and a new company website , carried out by Middlesbrough-based The Creative Alchemist .
Tees Components , which employs 70 people , is now looking to recruit at least four new staff and shop floor personnel due to growth .
For more information about Tees Components , call 01287 650621 , email sales @ teescomponents . co . uk or go to teescomponents . co . uk
Bib , Bib hooray !
Owners of the most-decorated restaurant on Teesside are celebrating again after retaining a prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand award for a third successive year .
Chadwicks Inn Maltby is again the region ’ s only restaurant to receive the much soughtafter accolade , exclusive to Michelin Guidelisted restaurants offering exceptionally good food at moderate prices .
With two AA Rosettes and a listing in the Michelin Guide for the past eight years , it ’ s little wonder that many associate the Chadwicks brand with the highest standards of fine dining – and yet co-owner Helen Gill believes the restaurant remains “ an undiscovered gem ” for many Teessiders .
“ We are delighted to have retained the Bib Gourmand award ,” said Helen , who co-owns the 2AA Rosette restaurant with husband Gary , Lee Tolley and head chef Steven Lawford . “ The judges turn up , dine and leave without giving you any notice , so it ’ s about ensuring our standards are consistently high every day .
“ It ’ s recognition for all the hard work we put in behind the scenes . You have to travel to Newcastle to find the next nearest restaurant
Chadwicks Inn Maltby has retained its Michelin Bib Gourmand award .
with a Bib Gourmand , so we ’ re proud to be setting the very highest of standards .”
Asked how they do it , Helen replied : “ First of all , we have a great chef in Steven . There are certain things the Bib Gourmand judges look for in terms of menu and produce . Clearly , they feel we ’ re hitting the mark .
“ But front of house has to be high level too , so it ’ s about the all-round experience without being overly formal .”
For a flavour of the mouth-watering dishes being served up at Chadwicks Inn , a typical starter may be Whitby Crab and Caviar Tart , Spiced Plum Tomato Dressing and Tarragon Mayonnaise , while a pick from their delicious main courses is Roast Gressingham Duck Breast and Duck Leg Pastry ,
Dauphinoise Potato and Butternut Squash .
Helen added : “ For anyone who wants a high end offering that ’ s relaxed , cosy and never stuffy , we ’ re confident they ’ ll love Chadwicks Inn .”
Chadwicks Inn Maltby can be found at High Lane , Maltby , Middlesbrough , TS8 0BG . To book a table , call 01642 590300 or visit chadwicksinnmaltby . co . uk .