Major investment in Barclaycard’s former home

More than £3m is being spent on a refurbishment of Boaz House, the former home of Barclaycard, at Teesdale Business Park in Stockton. The landmark building has been empty since the credit card giant closed down its Teesside operation at the end of 2021 and transferred 970 jobs to Sunderland. Richard Wilson – Senior Associate…

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bp boss reveals sliding doors moment

bp’s opening of its office at the Wilton Centre signals the start of it growing roots on Teesside. Andy Lane, the company’s VP hydrogen and CCS in the UK, revealed that he nearly worked here when it was ICI’s HQ. After graduating with a degree in Chemical Engineering Andy said he turned down a job…

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Mayor backs King’s Award company’s growth plans

The boss of a Teesside firm, which has just been recognised with the UK’s top business award, has revealed further expansion plans during a visit by Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke.  Paralloy has had a meteoric rise since new owners acquired the business less than five years ago. Revenue has increased three-fold, the workforce has more…

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King’s Award for stainless steel specialist Paralloy

The achievements of Teesside stainless steel specialist Paralloy have been recognised with the award of the UK’s top honour for business.  The company will receive the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise for excellence in International Trade. Chief Executive Officer Robert McGowan said: “This is such an honour and a great reward for everybody at Paralloy…

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Market hits the year running

Middlesbrough’s home to independent retailers has hit the year running with a new look and two new traders.  ASB Football Shirts and Ezzy May’s Little Boutique have joined the unique collection of businesses at the historic Dundas Indoor Market where you can buy everything from your Sunday beef to Himalayan crystals. Its private owner has…

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Top award for Teesside stainless steel specialist

Teesside stainless steel specialist Paralloy has won a top UK industry award – its fourth in just over six months.  The company was recognised for its Business Growth and Strategy at the prestigious Make UK Manufacturing Awards during a ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. Paralloy Ltd had already been named the winner of…

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Teesside audience told employers are leading a city centre revival

A leading expert on the modern workplace has told Teesside’s business leaders and politicians that employers are creating a rapid revival of city centres. Bertie van Wyk travels the world advising companies about emerging trends and business processes. “It’s incredible how fast things are changing,” he said. “The single biggest thing we’re seeing now is…

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Regional final places for young Teesside entrepreneurs

Two Teesside businesses, run by young entrepreneurs, have won places in the regional final of a national competition to find the next generation of superstar traders. The Little Vegan Market and Betty and the Lovecats were chosen after impressing the judges at the Youth Market, held at Middlesbrough’s Dundas Market. The Little Vegan Market –…

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