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/ STOCKTON NEWS
NETA
investing in
the future of
engineering
training
The 56-acre, £300m Hampton by Hilton
hotel in Stockton forms part of the
mixed-use Northshore regeneration
scheme, incorporating new offices,
homes and leisure facilities near the
town centre.
#TalkingUpTeesside
A
bumper intake of students and
business delegates has marked a year
of success for NETA Training.
More than 5,500 delegates have passed
through the Stockton training centre’s doors
over the last 12 months, while student and
apprenticeship numbers have more than
tripled.
Investment and growth continues to be
at the forefront of working life at NETA. It
seems the region’s engineering industries
are among those reaping the benefits with
existing staff and new recruits brushing up
on skills most in demand.
“At NETA Training we make it a priority to
work closely with organisations to ensure we
offer what industry needs,” said commercial
manager Graham Middleditch.
“We’re always looking ahead to ensure we
develop the building blocks to enable us to
deliver the critical skills training employers
and employees need for the future.”
Serving the Tees Valley for more than 40
years, NETA specialises in industry-standard
vocational skills training for the engineering,
process, manufacturing and construction
sectors, including health and safety. It
delivers commercial and government-
funded training as well as engineering
apprenticeships.
This year’s increase in delegate and
student numbers follows significant
investment in NETA’s new Lustrum site,
welding and electrical facilities, along with
planned further investment in core training
areas.
Middleditch said: “We are excited to see
NETA being recognised as an engineering
training provider of choice for many
companies. We look forward to continuing
to build on those partnerships and together
working to meet regional skills demands.”
For details about training opportunities
at NETA call 01642 616936 or visit:
www.neta.co.uk
Quorn’s world first
The world’s biggest meat alternative
production facility has officially opened at
Quorn Foods’ Belasis site in Billingham.
The factory expansion of 9,500m2 will
double production capacity of Quorn’s
core products, adding approximately
20,000 tonnes per annum.
The state-of-the-art production facility
will produce 1.33M packs of Quorn
products per week, equivalent to the
meat produced by 1,600 cows.
Celebrating a year of success
- NETA Training’s commercial
manager Graham Middleditch.
HERE’S TO GOOD
HEALTH
FUNDING FOR
£14.5M BIOCAMPUS
A £7m investment into a major
biotechnology facility has been agreed
by the Tees Valley mayor and the Tees
Valley Combined Authority cabinet.
The investment, which will aid the
development of FUJIFILM Diosynth
Biotechnologies’ £14.5m BioCampus
project at its site in Billingham, is
expected to lead to the creation of up
to 50 high-value jobs and add £4m a
year to the regional economy.
The development will see the
creation of 4,000 sq m of high-
specification office space which
could also be converted into
laboratory space, primarily used for
manufacturing and business support
for the existing 250 staff.
Bespoke Financial Teesside has launched
a new arm to its business that rewards
insurance policy holders for leading a
healthy lifestyle.
The Stockton-based company has set
up Bespoke Financial Health, which works
in tandem with Vitality Insurance.
Like many companies, Vitality provide
life and health insurances, but along with
protecting individuals and famillies against
the financial consequences of death and
critical illness, it aims to keep customers
fit and healthy by offering them rewards
with top health and leisure brands and
retailers.
Level Q adds up for
accountancy
Level Q, dubbed the most luxurious
offices in Teesside, has welcomed one of
its first tenants.
Beverley Goodall has moved into
Surtees Business Park in Stockton
following the launch of her new
accountancy business, AbacusBean.
A highly-experienced accountant,
Beverley has worked with both national
and regional firms before taking on the
challenge of starting her own practice.
The state-of-the-art Level Q offices
boast facilities including a café, small
cinema and a gym.