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Contents

08 Who’s here?

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02 The Engineering region

06 Shaping the World

11 Engineering Design

13 Sub Sea & Offshore

14 Process industries

16 Decommissioning

17 green Power revolution

26 Tees Valley Lifestyle

28 help for Your next Move

29 Key Contacts

25 Choice of Sites and Premises

24 Cost-effective Solutions

04 Workforce of Engineers

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Tees Valley is located on the north East coast of England, ideally positioned between Manchester, Leeds and newcastle. it includes the towns of Darlington, hartlepool, Middlesbrough, redcar and Stockton, but has a wider sphere of influence extending to the entire north East and Yorkshire.

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LondonBristol

Birmingham

Manchester

EdinburghGlasgow

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Liverpool

Newcastle

Darlington

Stockton-on-Tees Middlesbrough

Hartlepool

RedcarBillingham

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the population of the sub-region had been increasing steadily in recent years and in mid-2008 had reached over 660,000, making up about one quarter of that of the north east region. the catchment area population of the sub-region, however, is significantly higher, with up to one million people within thirty minutes drive time from its main centres and 2.7 million within an hour.

the local road network is excellent and uncongested with the fastest flowing traffic in the country, something which enables average commuting times of just 22 minutes.

Darlington’s railway station is part of the main east coast rail network and provides rapid connections southwards to london and northwards to Glasgow and edinburgh in a little over two hours.

Durham tees Valley Airport offers flights to a wide variety of major destinations across the uK and europe including Amsterdam and Aberdeen.

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Tees Valley has the

fastest-flowing urban traffic

speeds in the UK

total population Working population total population Working population within 30 mins within 30 mins within 1 hour within 1 hour

Darlington centre 850,300 522,100 2,732,500 1,692,000

Hartlepool centre 1,071,900 665,700 2,608,700 1,617,600

Middlesbrough centre 902,800 552,300 2,763,500 1,710,600

stockton 1,005,700 614,400 2,763,500 1,710,600

Redcar 585,800 360,200 1,626,800 1,003,500

Population within 30 minutes and one hour drive time of Tees Valley - 2008

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engineering is in our make-up, it’s ingrained in everything we do. this tradition and heritage provides an important foundation for the teaching and training of the new skills and qualifications that make the tees Valley one of the most fertile places for developing talent.

teesside university is widely regarded as one of the best new universities in the country, excelling in the particular disciplines that make it so invaluable to the local economy, especially its links with the engineering, process and energy sectors. in total, more than 500 students each year study engineering at the university.

in 2009, the university won the university of the Year and outstanding employer engagement initiative in the times Higher education awards.

More than £120 million has been invested in recent years on a friendly town centre campus, with building work well under way on a new £17 million showpiece dental education and sports therapy complex. other new developments include the £12 million Phoenix Building and £10 million Athena Building. the new facilities enhance teesside’s reputation as a leading university for digital innovation, computing, design, media and health.

According to the Guardian university Guide 2009, Mechanical engineering teesside university was ranked as best in the country. this demonstrates the close partnership between local engineering companies and the university.

tees Valley is home to more than 24,000 students studying at both teesside and the expanding stockton campus of Durham university.

Dr Paul shelton, Assistant Dean for education Partnerships and opportunities, said:

“ Our course meets the specific needs of the local engineering supply chain companies, many of whom support the process industries in Tees Valley and the wider north East region. But we also attract a number of sponsored overseas students from areas of the world such as the gulf States. Much of the project work within the course is industry based or aimed at solving real industry problem, and this is a major attraction, as is the fact that virtually all our graduates go on to have successful careers in the industry.”

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Around a million and a half people of working age can be found within 30 miles of Tees Valley. Whilst the local workforce is undoubtedly hard-working (putting in more overtime than any other part of the uK) and very loyal (one of the lowest turnover rates in the country), it’s the skills that keep companies coming to the area. Teesside University

is ranked number one in UK

for mechanical engineering

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training the workforce of the future is a key priority for tees Valley, with several innovative schemes in place to help companies and their current and prospective workers. the area is now home to the £10m national skills Academy for the Process industries, which is an employer-led centre of excellence launched to address skills and training needs throughout the chemical, polymer, and pharmaceutical sectors.

the education system is also changing to meet the uK’s skills agenda. the new Diploma qualification for 14-19 year-olds has gone live in five subjects - construction and the built environment; creative and media; engineering; information technology, and society, health and development. it is initially being piloted in a number of areas across the uK - including Middlesbrough and Hartlepool. While the engineering Diploma is now available in tees Valley, the full range of 17 disciplines should be up and running by 2011.

teesside university has secured the second largest grant in the country for a workforce development initiative between academia and business. it will receive up to £13 million including a £5.2 million injection from the Higher education Funding Council for england.

in tees Valley, there are more than 7,000 enrolments on engineering courses with accredited training providers each year, of these 1,500 are apprenticeships.

it was the first independent training provider in the uK to achieve certification in the training Quality standard with excellence in engineering.

Workforce of engineers


Tees Valley has double

the UK average of 16-24 yr olds

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netA has one of the largest vocational learning resources in the country. All of its training centres contain industry standard equipment and the training provision is delivered from sites within the tees Valley. the integration of working rigs and simulated site activity into the learning process maximises the effective use of resources and creates a realistic learning experience for individuals. netA has developed its range of services to a level

that meets the needs of almost 3,000 companies each year and its current portfolio can offer candidates training in areas ranging from electrical, Welding and Mechanical engineering to scaffolding, Gas, instrumentation and electronics.

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netA was set up in 1975, and has gained recognition as one of the uK’s largest vocational training providers, with four sites locally.

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Challenging times call for people and places with a proven track record.

Creating a low carbon economy is no longer a choice, it’s an imperative.

We need specialist skills, industrial know-how and innovative minds.

It’s just as well you can find them all in one place… Tees Valley.

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engineering, it’s our heritage

With several hundred years of engineering excellence, tees Valley companies are never shy of taking up a challenge. For the last two centuries, tees Valley has been a globally important industrial base.

We’re still building the world

today, the people of tees Valley are once again helping to shape the world. Britain’s tallest building, Canary Wharf tower, was built with steelwork made, designed and fashioned here; as was the arch of the new Wembley stadium and Heathrow Airport’s terminal 5. in every corner of the world, from the Hong Kong Convention Centre to the new World trade Centre being built in new York, tees Valley companies are involved.

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With the race on to harness the potential of alternative and renewable energy sources, tees Valley companies are at the forefront of developments including the:

development of offshore wind projects in the north sea

construction of europe’s largest bio-ethanol plant at Wilton international

wave and tidal power research at the tees Barrage

these new developments compliment the extensive energy-related supply-chain in the region of oil and gas, nuclear and other power generation companies.

it’s not just energy and power that make tees Valley so important. Cutting-edge product innovation in everything from medicine to transport makes the area an engineering powerhouse. Added to this, tees Valley has a strong concentration of process industries (from petrochemicals to biotechnology); major construction and civil engineering players; specialist niche service providers; consulting and design companies; high-technology research and development; and an established infrastructure of support organisations.

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Teesside University named University of the Year by the

Times in 2009


aker Solutions www.akersolutions.comstockton-on-tees, ts18 3Re

Global provider of engineering and construction services, technology products and integrated solutions.

aMeC www.amec.comDarlington, Dl1 3Jn

Providing consultancy, engineering and project management services to the world’s energy, power and process industries.

Baker Mallett www.bakermallett.comstockton on tees, ts18 3sH

Cost engineers, Quantity surveying, Project Management, Cost Consultancy, legal Advisers, Partnering, estimating, Contract Advising, Auditing, CDM Coordinator.

Balfour Beatty Management www.balfourbeattymanagement.co.ukWynyard, ts22 5ss

Management Consulting, Project Management, engineering Management, Commercial Management knowledge Professional Consultancy services.

Balfour Beatty engineering Services www.bbesl.comBillingham, ts23 4eA

engineering services for the oil & gas, nuclear, petrochemical, power and other industrial sectors.

Carillion Planned Maintenance www.carillionpm.comMiddlesbrough, ts6 6HD

one of the uK’s foremost facilities services companies with over 40 years’ experience in the provision of specialist support in the operation, maintenance and repair of building services.

Cleveland Bridge www.clevelandbridge.com Darlington, Dl1 4De

Global leader in technology-based engineering, construction and steel fabrication services.

Cleveland Cable Company www.clevelandcable.comMiddlesbrough, ts2 1QW

one of the leading distributor of electrical cables in europe, with its headquarters in Middlesbrough.

Cordell group www.cordellgroup.comstockton on tees, ts18 2Pl

A leading engineering design, fabrication and construction contractor providing multi-disciplined project management, design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance, testing and commissioning services to multi-national companies across the world.

Corus Construction & Industrialwww.corusgroup.comRedcar, ts10 5QW

supplies plates, sections, wire rod and semi-finished steel to a number of different markets including construction, stockholding, shipbuilding & engineering, energy, foundations and wire drawers.

Corus Tubes www.corusgroup.comHartlepool, ts25 2eF

one of europe’s leading manufacturers of welded steel tubes.

CTC Marine Projects www.ctcmarine.comDarlington, Dl3 7ee

A leading global marine trenching, subsea cable contractor, playing a key enabling role in the construction and maintenance of offshore facilities.

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Major Engineering Companies in Tees Valley.

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www.akersolutions.com

www.amec.com

www.bakermallett.com

www.balfourbeattymanagement.co.uk

www.bbesl.com

www.carillionpm.com

www.clevelandbridge.com

www.clevelandcable.com

www.cordellgroup.com

www.corusgroup.com

www.corusgroup.com

www.ctcmarine.com


Cummins www.cummins.comDarlington, Dl1 4PW

Manufactures engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems which are exported for more than 40 countries.

Darchem engineering www.darchem.co.uk stockton, ts21 1lB

specialises in high temperature technology and is a world leader in the provision of thermal engineering solutions, supplying the aerospace, offshore and nuclear markets.

Day & Zimmermann www.dayzim.comBillingham, ts23 4eB

Consulting engineers, engineering design, procurement and construction management with offices in the tees Valley.

Fabricom Suez UK www.fabricomoffshore.co.ukWilton, ts10 4YG

Mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, engineering organisation providing construction, maintenance and project management services to the oil, gas, energy and chemical industries.

Faithfull & gould www.fgould.com stockton, ts17 6BJ

Provide project management, cost management and consultancy services for construction and engineering projects.

Fircroft engineering Services www.fircroft.co.ukBillingham, ts23 4eA

Provides engineering and technical personnel to a variety of industries.

F.J. Booth and Partners www.boothandpartners.co.ukMiddlesbrough, ts3 8At

the company has been involved in the design and construction of a number of major petrochemicals and pharmaceutical projects from concepts to commissioning in the uK.

Foster Wheeler www.fwc.com Middlesbrough, ts2 1RH

engineering, procurement and construction consultancy servicing the oil and gas, petrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Francis Brown www.francisbrown.co.uk stockton, ts18 2Hl

independent supplier of design, fabrication, machinery, assembly and installation services in the petrochemical, power, wind, rail and steel sectors.

Heerema Hartlepool www.heerema.com Hartlepool, ts24 0RQ

Fabricators of offshore and subsea installations, supplying the likes of shell and BP.

Hertel www.hertel.co.uk Middlesbrough, ts6 6lP

Repair and Maintenance provider to energy, chemical, power generation, marine and process industries.

K Home International www.khomeint.com thornaby, ts17 9HA

Professional engineering design, project and construction management consultancy company.

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www.cummins.com

www.darchem.co.uk

www.dayzim.com

www.fabricomoffshore.co.uk

www.fgould.com

www.fircroft.co.uk

www.boothandpartners.co.uk

www.fwc.com

www.francisbrown.co.uk

www.heerema.com

www.hertel.co.uk

www.khomeint.com


MCe group www.mceplc.com stockton-on-tees, ts18 3tl

Complete range of valve services, engineering and design solutions for process plants.

Mech-Tool engineering www.mechtool.co.ukDarlington, Dl3 0Qt

engineering design, project management and supply service oil & gas, power generation & petrochemical industries.

R Blackett Charlton www.chieftaingroup.co.uk/RBC/ Wilton, ts10 4RF

Pipe fabrication and erection; manpower services; and engineering services.

SembCorp Utilities www.sembutilities.co.uk Middlesbrough, ts90 8Ws

World class provider of centralised electricity, steam, demineralised water and industrial gases to many of the world’s leading chemical manufacturing companies.

The expanded Metal Co www.expandedmetalcompany.co.uk Hartlepool, ts25 1PR

supplies worldwide markets in industrial and building products made from expanded metal mesh.

Whessoe www.whessoe.co.uk Darlington, Dl1 4WB

Market leader in designing and building low temperature and cryogenic storage and handling facilities.

Wilton engineering Services www.wiltonengineering.co.uk stockton

Quality fabrication and site services for the offshore and Petrochemical industries.

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www.mceplc.com

www.mechtool.co.uk

www.chieftaingroup.co.uk/RBC/

www.sembutilities.co.uk

www.expandedmetalcompany.co.uk

www.whessoe.co.uk

www.wiltonengineering.co.uk


the technical aspects of engineering design are well represented in tees Valley. Whilst the area is famous for its port and large industrial and construction facilities, much of the important high-value engineering work today takes place in modern offices on business parks.

engineering Design


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tees Valley unlimited worked with RDs to secure a £1.35 million grant from development agency one north east to establish the 13,000 sq. ft. engineering design office, which takes up the whole of the first floor of the lion Court building at Wynyard Business Park. Peter Brackenborough, RDs’s Head of engineering, said: “this region is renowned for its engineering skills base, which we hope to tap into, attracting people who live in the locality or who have perhaps moved away for work reasons and would like to return”.

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RDSOil and gas Engineering Design

RDs, the leading international oil and gas drilling rig design and engineering company, and a division of the KCA DeutAG Group, opened an office at Wynyard Business Park, stockton in late 2008.

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the company’s headquarters and engineering Centre are situated on a 22-acre site in Darlington alongside a purpose-built manufacturing facility. Cleveland Bridge has a proven track record of delivering world-class and record-breaking projects around the globe including famous landmarks, skyscrapers and the most iconic bridges in the world.

through investment in the latest technology and equipment, services have been developed to suit the requirements for almost any major engineering project. A 3D-computer modelling capability uses the latest software developed specifically for steel manufacture.

Founded in 1977, Cleveland Bridge is a global leader in technology-based engineering, construction and steel fabrication services, that employs 500 people in tees Valley.

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tees Valley unlimited recently commissioned a major study into the significant oil and gas industry and in particular the growing sub-sector hub that is rapidly identifying tees Valley as an attractive place to do business.

the study looked at subsea technologies, offshore fabrication, design engineering and support services and what providers of these products and services look for when expanding or relocating. All companies involved in the oil and gas industry identified tees Valley’s strong heritage as an industrial area and as an industrial success, many citing quality and technical ability as an advantage they relied upon.

it was reported that tees Valley is an excellent place to build a business in the uK as the cost base is more favourable when compared to Aberdeen and london, it has quality people, excellent supply chain capability and the infrastructure and geographical location is good.

Subsea and Offshore


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it is the only site in the uK designed specifically to manufacture subsea power cables for the growing offshore renewable energy market and the increasingly complex oil and gas sector. in July 2009, the company was awarded a contract for the supply of subsea power cables for the uK’s ground-breaking Wave Hub project off the coast of Cornwall. “the Wave Hub project draws on JDR’s wealth of experience in the design and manufacture of subsea cable and umbilical systems to produce a solution that will meet the demanding requirements of this innovative application,” said managing director

Patrick Phelan. “our new quayside facility at Hartlepool dock is ideally sized for the manufacture and load-out of this 1,500 tonne cable system, and we look forward to supporting the installation process with our team of qualified offshore service technicians”.

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JDR Cable SystemsSubsea Power Cables

JDR Cable systems has spent £20 million developing their purpose-built 100,000 sq ft facility in Hartlepool.

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Process industries - that is the chemical, polymer, and pharmaceutical sectors - make up more than half of the local economy and it employs thousands of staff across tees Valley. it sustains direct jobs in an array of disciplines - from traditional engineering to cutting-edge hi-tech research - as well as supporting those employed in firms in the supply chain and other companies who rely on the process sector for work.

Across tees Valley, there are a number of multi-million pound investments taking place which demonstrate how well the industry can re-invent itself. the demand for some products has sharply declined, but the region’s leading industrialists have spotted key opportunities for growth resulting in the emergence of new projects and businesses which will help rejuvenate the area and bring real jobs to the area.

ensus at Wilton is building a £250 million biofuels facility, which will make it europe’s largest bioethanol plant, creating 100 permanent jobs and sustaining a further 1,500 across the supply chain. Yara is a company located next to the ensus plant that has invested £27 million in a facility to take carbon dioxide from the ensus plant and process it for the food and drinks industry. Meanwhile, sABiC has opened a new £200 million low Density Polyethylene Plant creating 120 new jobs for the region.

Process Industries


Tees Valley has hundreds of major engineering companies employing thousands of people; but what makes the region stand out as an engineering giant are our strengths in particular sectors, where we have some of the world’s leading players.

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the facility will build on the capabilities at the Centre for Process innovation (CPi), including the national industrial Biotechnology Facility (niBF) and cement the tees Valley’s leading position in this sector. An extra £2.5 million is also being promised to support companies using the facilities at the site in Wilton.

the niBF has to date been providing vital testing facilities for new industrial biotechnology products and processes, but industry leaders have indicated that facilities are required on a larger scale to ensure the future development of industrial biotechnology in the uK. Being able to trial new materials on a large scale will play a vital role as the industry begins to move away from petrochemicals and into the new low-carbon age. these new national

facilities will help to identify and deliver new processes, materials and products; and help the translation of novel ideas into tangible outputs within a uK environment best placed to conduct innovative approaches to iB.

up to 40 “highly skilled” posts could be created when the site becomes fully operational at the end of 2010. the centre will help the development and testing of alcohols, biodiesels and chemicals from renewable materials. “the facility will enable companies to test their products and processes, enabling them to bring their products to market more quickly and much more affordably.”

A new testing centre for the biotechnology industry is to be created in tees Valley as part of a £12 million government project.

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Decommissioning


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in 2008, 24,000 tonnes of metal was chopped up and turned into scrap in by Able uK. the company was chosen by BP to break up an oil rig from the north sea in a decommissioning project worth £15 million.

Managing Director at Billingham-based Able uK, Glyn Wheeler, said, “it’s the largest decommissioning project ever to be undertaken in the north sea to date and we’re very proud to have won that. the locality has a history of heavy industry, we can tap into that – we promote our site with that being the case and people are already knocking on the door to come and work on these platforms which is good news for the locality the north east and i guess the uK at large.”

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the largest decommissioning project to come out of the north sea took place in Hartlepool.

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Bioenergy


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tees Valley has always been at the heart of power generation thanks to its strategic location and the fact that it has been blessed with many natural resources. the move towards renewable energy is creating new opportunities.

the facility will cost about £200 million, which will come entirely from the private sector. Although this is Gaia’s first project as a company, its founders have experience in large-scale, capital-intensive projects in both renewable power and renewable fuels sectors. the new biomass power plant at Billingham Reach industrial estate will supply up to 80,000 homes with electricity annually, once fully operational in 2012.

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gaia Power and aker Solutions - Biomass

Gaia Power limited, based in Yarm, tees Valley, has received planning permission for its 50 megawatt plant.

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With governments and businesses across the world committed to finding renewable sources of energy, the offshore wind industry is set for phenomenal growth. the uK is committed to building thousands of new wind turbines in the north sea, which will open up countless opportunities for tees Valley, given its history of major engineering projects, established supply-chain and perfectly located port.

tees Valley has all the ingredients to become a location of choice for the offshore wind industry. the existing strengths in offshore and subsea work, as well as a proven track record in delivering large-scale civil and marine engineering projects, puts the area in a strong position. the extensive facilities of an expanding deepwater port complex,

coupled with the availability of large parcels of industrial land, are of great interest to the offshore wind oeMs. tees Valley has the potential to attract all aspects of the offshore wind supply chain including electrical and mechanical components, structures, cabling, operations and maintenance providers.

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Offshore Wind


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the contract is for the lay, installation and burial of seventeen subsea power cable arrays linking wind turbine foundations at the Robin Rigg offshore Wind Farm in the solway Firth.

CtC were awarded the project on the basis that they have the extensive capabilities required to carry out the work effectively and most efficiently, as well as a wealth of engineering experience. on top of this, e.on were impressed with the high standard of equipment and level of quality and safety which CtC possesses, and having already established a successful track record working for e.on, this put CtC in a strong position.

CtC Managing Director, Daryl lynch says of the contract success, “Without the talented team that makes up our organisation, it would be impossible to deliver strong performance, which gives us the edge over our competition. At CtC, it is the subsea experience, skills and professionalism of our people that made us the obvious contractor choice for this offshore wind farm project. this contract shows CtC’s ability to apply our extensive subsea experience in the oil and gas industry to the offshore wind farm market and highlights the breadth of services and technology that CtC can offer. this contract award shows the strength of our subsea services and subsea protection business.”

CtC Marine, the subsea engineering specialists with facilities in Middlesbrough and Darlington, has recently been awarded their first contract in the offshore wind farm industry by e.on Climate and Renewables uK.

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Whilst not on the same scale as the opportunities for offshore wind energy, marine renewables – wave and tidal power – is also a growth sector with a keen interest in tees Valley. not only does the area have the right infrastructure, supply-chain and offshore experience, it also has a valuable resource in the River tees. in 2008, naReC, the north east’s Centre of excellence for new and renewable energy, officially launched a new state-of-the-art marine test facility at the tees Barrage, stockton-on tees. the tidal testing Facility will be the only large-scale prototype testing facility for tidal power in europe.

out of over twenty uK companies developing tidal technologies, five are based in the north east. Having a testing facility on their doorstep will enable these local companies to accelerate their growth ahead of competitors. the facility will raise the profile of the region as a key player in the development of marine renewables, and build on the existing expertise within the region in the offshore oil and gas sector.

Colin Pearce, managing director of Darlington tidal energy company C-Power, says that the area has a lot going for it, “tees Valley is one of the better locations for what we need to tap into. it has huge strengths in offshore engineering - an absolute prerequisite for the harsh marine environment.” His company has developed infin8, a device that successfully harnesses in-stream tidal movement at depths of around 40 metres. the next step will be to build a 1MW turbine.

Marine Renewables


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tees Valley is set to become a green vehicle hub as the first plug-in charge stations for electric vehicles are to be installed in late 2009.

the north east is one of just eight test-bed areas chosen for the Government’s ultra low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator. A 35-strong fleet of electric cars, vans and minibuses will be tested by motorists on tyneside first, followed by tees Valley. A collaboration of that includes tesco, British Gas, Ce electric uK, the AA and Capital shopping Centres has teamed up with regional development agency one north east to get the project moving. some 300 plug-in charge points will be installed in tees Valley by 2011 - all part of a £30 million plan to base the low-carbon car industry of the future in the north east england.

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South Gare Lighthouse on the mouth of the Tees is the world’s first Lighthouse to be

powered by a Hydrogen Fuel Cell


teesport is part of PD Ports and is among the uK’s top three ports in terms of volume. the port is located on the north east coast of england and consistently handles more than 40 million tonnes of cargo each year. teesport’s location and deep water capability means it is a vital trading link with both mainland european and global markets. the development of a deep sea container terminal at the Port will open up expanded opportunities for trade on a global scale.

the development of a £300 million deep sea container terminal on the south bank of the River tees, the northern Gateway Container terminal will champion tees Valley as a real alternative to the congested southern ports for exporting and importing goods from all over the world.

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Engineering companies in all sectors and industries will appreciate the need to dispatch and receive goods from around the world. having England’s largest handling port for outbound traffic on the doorstep is a unique advantage.

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in 2009, PD Ports launched logical link, a coastal feeder container shipping service offering a next day connection between Felixstowe and teesport. the service will reduce operational costs for customers and minimise the adverse impact that road transport has on the environment. Further benefits of the logical link include teesport’s portcentric logistics offering, which enables cargo to be stored closer to its final destination, complemented by teesport’s access to vital northern road and rail links.

Containerships, a leading shortsea carrier, has also chosen teesport, as its strategic freight hub for northern europe. Charles Patton, Managing Director of Containerships, says: “We are delighted to announce teesport as our strategic freight hub for northern europe. the port is the best placed location, has the capacity to handle the volume swiftly, is cost-effective and fits seamlessly into our planned routes and schedules. importantly, its people have the right attitude to help us develop our business efficiently and build an extensive network of services in northern europe.”

Graham Wall, commercial director at PD Ports said: “in today’s climate, many of our customers are looking to drive down the costs within their existing supply chains. By routing goods destined for northern markets and consumers through a northern

port such as teesport and using distribution facilities within close proximity to the Port, customers will benefit from significant cost savings and improved green credentials.”

the current increase in container traffic at teesport is set to continue with tesco opening its new 1.2 million square foot warehouse and Walmart, which has had an import centre located at teesport since 2006, also predicting an increase in volumes.

the growing trend for companies to transfer operations from ports in the south of england to teesport makes good sense, economically and environmentally.

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tees Valley combines competitive land, property and labour costs with a wide range of financial support and assistance.

Much of tees Valley is eligible for grant support and local support agencies like tees Valley unlimited can steer you through the range of help that is being offered.

tees Valley has a low cost of living all-round, which means companies are more profitable and people have more to spend on living life to the full.

in practically any comparison between tees Valley and other uK cities, you’ll find that there are considerable cost savings to be made. take the tees Valley test at www.teesvalleytest.co.uk to see how much you could save.

Cost-effective Solutions


As the country looks to grow out of the recession, companies will be more focussed than ever on the cost-effectiveness of their facilities. Expanding companies will be looking for places that offer cost-savings and enable greater productivity and efficiency.

Lower operating costs+ Higher

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A choice of both town centre and office park locations and first class quality at competitive prices at key schemes such as Middlehaven, north shore, Central Park and Victoria Harbour, as well as private sector developments such as Morton Palms, lingfield Point, Wynyard, Kirkleatham, the development at Bowsfield and Queens Meadow.

Queens Meadow is a flagship new business park development in Hartlepool. Plots throughout the prestigious 140-acre site are now available for development, providing a rare opportunity for a high quality investment over a 125-year premium lease.

Kirkleatham is the premier business location within Redcar and Cleveland, situated at the foot of the Cleveland Hills, adjacent to the historic village of Kirkleatham. the site benefits from excellent road access with a direct dual carriageway link, via the A174 Parkway, to the A19 and national motorway network.

Whether you’re looking for large industrial sites close the port, purpose-built manufacturing units, or grade A waterside offices and science park locations, tees Valley has the sites and premises to suit your needs.

tees Valley unlimited can help you to find the perfect site for your business.

Choice of Sites and Premises


Thanks to dozens of major regeneration and development programmes, Tees Valley has an extensive choice of sites and properties suitable for all types of engineering businesses.

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Tees Valley lifestyle


With so much industrial and commercial activity going on in Tees Valley, you might be surprised by the area’s natural beauty.

In less than 20 minutes from any of the towns, you’ll find spectacular coastal and countryside attractions.

“Most exciting, beautiful and friendly region

in England” Lonely Planet, 2007

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tees Valley offers the best of city-living, whether you want internationally recognised galleries and museums or great shopping and restaurants; but you’re never far from traditional market towns and pleasant village greens either.

local attractions range from the Middlesbrough institute of Modern Art, the award-winning gallery which opened in 2007, to the classical Victorian seaside splendour of saltburn with its beach, pier

and italian Gardens. You’re never far from stunning countryside and now, thanks to the RsPB and teesside environmental trust, tees Valley is also home to a new world-class wildlife sanctuary at saltholme on a reclaimed 1,000 acre site.

With house prices in the tees Valley being half the national average, coupled with the unrivalled ease of commuting, you’ll be free to enjoy the benefits of a higher than average disposable income.

education is always a top priority in tees Valley and we have class sizes and pupil-to-teacher ratios that are amongst the lowest in the country.

Tees Valley lifestyle


YaRM, IN TeeS ValleY, WaS VOTeD THe BeST HIgH STReeT IN THe UK BY THe BBC IN 2007.

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A wide choice of schools for all

abilities includes the top-performing Macmillan Academy and the prestigious

Yarm School.


We have excellent links with both public and private organisations in the area and can provide introductions to people who provide the specialist help you need. We can help you build your business case and can show you exactly why tees Valley is the ideal location for your business.

tees Valley unlimited is well connected to the network of specialist organisations in both the public and private sector, that can support your business in the area. We can introduce you to organisations who can help you improve your productivity and carbon footprint, organisations to provide training and workforce development, and industry and business-led forums who provide excellent opportunities for networking.

£750mOF NeW INVeSTMeNT aTTRaCTeD BY TeeS ValleY UNlIMITeD IN laST 3 YeaRS

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Tees Valley unlimited can advise you on recruitment, skills availability and training support and can identify property and site solutions that suit your business needs.

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Tees Valley Unlimitedwww.teesvalleyunlimited-investment.co.uk

tees Valley unlimited is changing the face of tees Valley, creating development opportunities and securing sustainable economic activity destined to put tees Valley firmly on the map.

One North east www.onenortheast.co.uk

one north east is the Regional Development Agency covering the north east region of england, comprising northumberland, tyne & Wear, County Durham and tees Valley.

North east of england Process Industry Cluster www.nepic.co.uk

nePiC is an is an organisation that represents 500 Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, speciality, Polymer & Rubber, Petrochemical & Commodity Chemical companies based in the north east of england.

NOF energy www.nof.co.uk

noF energy is the leading business development organisation for companies involved in the uK oil, gas and energy sectors.

CPI www.uk-cpi.com

CPi develops products, processes, services and businesses in the process and manufacturing sectors, and brings jobs and prosperity to the north east of england.

North east Chamber of Commerce www.necc.co.uk

the north east Chamber of Commerce is owned by its members. it exists to serve their interests locally and throughout the region. As the collective voice of 5,000 members we speak with authority.

NDI www.ndi.org.uk

nDi is a business development company that matches supply chain capability with the requirements of the global defence, security and aerospace industry.

eeF www.eef.org.uk

eeF is the manufacturers’ organisation that represents uK manufacturing, engineering and technology industries are helping to design, build and shape the future.

Teesside University www.teesside.ac.uk

teesside university has been named university of the Year for 2009-10 by (times Higher education). With more than £120 million invested in new facilities, it is providing opportunities, promoting enterprise and inspiring success across tees Valley.

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Tees Valley Unlimited01642 632020 [email protected] -investment.co.uk

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