This Is Tees Valley This Is Tees Valley - Issue 1 2020 | Seite 27

“While our industrial heritage put Teesside on the map, a new generation of industries is
now thriving. Our industrial river industries are now building the world’s largest offshore
windfarms, our university is world renowned for computer gaming, animation and
programming and our professional services businesses look after some of the country’s
leading and largest companies. Our history as a world leading region still resonates today
in much of what we do, with many pointing to our exceptional work ethic and down to
earth humble personalities as a reason we stand out. We are different - and we’re proud
of it.”
Karl Pemberton
MD, Active Chartered Financial Planners and chair of Institute of Directors (Tees Valley)
“Teesside is England’s hidden gem. Everyone who comes here finds it an inspiring place
to live, work and do business. From some of the best surfing at Saltburn to the stunning
countryside of the North York Moors and our towns’ many fantastic restaurants, those who
discover Teesside nearly always fall in love with the place and never leave.”
Andy Preston
Elected mayor of Middlesbrough
“Tees Components has been operating in the Tees Valley for 57 years. We’re an impressive
hub of technical engineering expertise – in fact, such are the skills that we’re often able to
provide complete supply solutions, with specialist requirements, without moving far from
our doorstep.”
Sharon Lane
MD, Tees Components and Tees Businesswoman of the Year 2019-20
“The Tees Valley has amazing people alongside
great physical assets such as Teesport, the Wilton
International site, amazing advanced manufacturing
technology and a thriving digital scene – all located
next to a heritage coastline and a national park.”
Zoe Lewis
Principal and chief executive, Middlesbrough College
“The Tees Valley has a great deal to be
proud of and the Wilton International site
in particular is one of the UK’s leading
industrial locations, offering tremendous
opportunities for business development
to companies. We’re confident that the
future will bring some major international
firms to join the wider Tees Valley process
cluster.”
Matthew Scrimshaw
Director of commercial,
Sembcorp Energy UK
“Teesside has an incredible infrastructure that will
create real opportunities for generations to come.
This is no backwater – this is Teesside! We’re big
enough to matter but small enough to know the
key people are the enablers who can make the
difference.”
Frans Calje
CEO, PD Ports
“Teesside’s a great place for business. By fusing
together some of the biggest industrial, offshore and
process companies with our thriving digital cluster
that my firm is a big part of, the opportunities are
endless.”
Dominic Lusardi
Director, Animmersion UK, Digital City board
member and Tees Valley mayor SME advisor
“Tees Valley is a great place to invest and do business because
we’ve never replaced British Steel and ICI since their demise.
Central government and local authorities have the funds and
willpower to set up new businesses and create jobs.”
Raj Singh
MD, Prestige Group
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