Regional Profile County Durham. Cordant People Be Integral

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1 Regional Profile Cordant People Be Integral

2 Oxford Overview of Economy Major Industries of Employment Skills Shortages Summary County Durham

3 Overview of History The economic history of centres around the growth of the mining industry, which at its heights employed almost the whole of the non-agricultural population with large numbers of pit villages being founded throughout the county (but today no deep-coal mines exist in the county). Durham is the only English county name to be prefixed with County.

4 Overview of Geography and Location is the largest local authority in the north east, lying at the heart of north east England with Teesside to the south, Tyne and Wear and Northumberland to the north. It covers a total area of 862 square miles and borders Tyne and Wear, North Yorkshire, Cumbria and Northumberland. The largest employment centres are in the urban centre of Durham City but also in edge of town business/ industrial parks to the south of Newton Aycliffe (mostly manufacturing) and to the west of Peterlee (automotive component manufacturing and call centre activity) along the A19 corridor. Durham is well connected. The east coast mainline, and the A1, A19 and A66 road corridors provide good access throughout the County. The County is centrally located in the economic heart of the north east. The good accessibility of parts of the County into the larger cities and towns of the north east has led to strong economic ties and interdependencies with these areas. Journey to work evidence suggests the County has benefited from the more recent growth of Sunderland and Newcastle.

5 Overview of Key Business Districts At 540-acres, Durham Green Business Park is the largest new business park in the North East near junction 61 of the A1 at Bowburn, south of Durham. Elsewhere, Spectrum Business Park, located on the former Dawdon Colliery site, is proving a popular choice with a number of local and national organisations.

6 Economy Economy of is very much part of an integrated labour market, drawing labour in and providing labour for the wider area. is a 6.5 billion economy, it is home to 513,200 people, of whom around 224,000 are in employment, and around 14,820 businesses which employ around 165,500 people. Several of the world s leading companies have made their home such as: GSK, Caterpillar, NSK, and most recently, Hitachi locating its European HQ for high speed rail in Newton Aycliffe,. also nurtures several home grown success stories such as Seaward Electronics, Kromek, Tallent Automotive, Thomas Swan and Thorn Lighting, amongst others. These companies employ significant numbers and have invested and reinvested in. s long-established industrial profile means that technology, engineering and manufacturing accounts for 23% of the County s economy as compared with Cambridgeshire at 15%, London at 4%, and the UK as a whole at 16%. has: A workforce that is practical, hardworking, with a sense of pride in their communities. A shared heritage of spirit, passion, creativity, industry and innovation. The County has world-class assets including a world heritage site and Durham University a top three UK university and top 100 world university; NETPark a leading science, engineering and technology park and a national Catapult Centre; advanced manufacturing hubs in Peterlee and Newton Ayclife where Hitatchi chose to locate their first train manufacturing facility outside of Japan; key private sector drivers of research and development including Thorn Lighting, Glaxo Smith Kline and 3M; the Emirates International Durham Cricket Stadium; and an abundance of natural assets including the award winning Durham Heritage Coast. The County s visitor economy has been growing strongly in recent years, supporting around 10% of the workforce and worth 738 million to the economy. There is scope for further growth to match the performance of comparable visitor destinations. By fulfilling Durham City s potential as a destination of national and international significance and expanding the County s cultural and visitor offer, there is significant scope to increase the economic impact of the visitor economy in the area and almost double the number of jobs currently supported.

7 Economy Population The population of the North East on census day (27 March 2011) was 2.6 million, an increase of 2.2 per cent from 2001 when it was 2.5 million. The North East has the smallest population of any English region, but in common with every region between there was an increase in growth. The increase in the North East was the smallest in any region. By comparison the population across the whole of England and Wales increased by 7 per cent to 56.1 million, the largest growth in population in any 10-year period since census taking began in Local Authorities in North East ranked by population size in 2011 Census North Change East population population (%) 513, , Northumberland 316, , Newcastle upon Tyne 280, , Sunderland 275, , North Tyneside 200, , Gateshead 200, , Stockton-on-Tees 191, , South Tyneside 148, , Middlesbrough 138, ,200-2 Redcar and Cleveland 135, , Darlington 105,600 97, Hartlepool 92,000 90,200 2

8 Economy Digital inclusion - civil right The North East is one of the regions with the highest rate of digital exclusion (April 2014). Digital exclusion affects some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged groups in society including those on lower wages and unemployed; 69% of people over 55 lack basic digital skills. Digital exclusion means lowering the chances of finding suitable employment, educational, social and political opportunities, lack of access to financial and health information, and a general inability to fully participate in all aspects of society.

9 Major Industries of Employment Advanced Manufacturing has an established manufacturing base of suppliers serving local primes such as Nissan, Caterpillar, Komatsu and Smiths Electric Vehicles as well as supplying the other automotive OEMs around the UK. Such companies are Gestamp Tallent (chassis systems) and TRW (electronic safety systems). Investment from Hitachi Rail Europe in Newton Aycliffe opens up many opportunities in the rail sector through the research, design and development of the supply chain. The location of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult and the cluster of companies developing at NET Park (Sedgefield) present excellent opportunities as well as increased demand in advanced manufacturing, with particular strengths in nanotechnology, additive & micro manufacturing. More than 30 companies specialising in this sector are based in and employ over 10,000 people - largely in the automotive manufacturing and R&D fields.

10 Major Industries of Employment Advanced Manufacturing Significant companies based in : Caterpillar - Worldwide source of Cat Articulated Trucks, used in many industries including mining, construction and aggregates. The Explorer Group - Home of SoLiD construction, leading to the first fully bonded touring caravan and coach built motor-home. Gestamp Tallent Automotive - Design, developer and manufacturer of leading edge, innovative parts for the global automotive industry. Hitachi Rail Europe - Construct, maintain and service the next generation of intercity engines and carriages for UK & the EU. Thorn Lighting - Supplier of both outdoor and indoor luminaires and integrated controls. NSK Bearings - Expertise in precision machining technology, including automotive and mechatronic products. 3M UK - Innovative manufacturing including coated abrasives, occupational health and safety and automotive care products. TRW Automotive - A global company focused on providing active and passive safety products and services to the automotive industry. CAV Aerospace - Delivers innovative methods of controlling processes in line with the latest cost effective manufacturing principles and operation. Ebac Group - Manufacturer of bottled watercoolers and domestic dehumidifiers, diversifying into washing machines in Husqvarna UK Ltd - Power products range including trimmers, lawnmowers and automotive mouldings. Durham Graphene Science - Leading innovator in the manufacture and application of graphene. Romag - Leading provider of Solar PV, manufacturing bespoke photovoltaics, transport and security glass. Kromek - Design / R&D of colour imaging for x-rays. Polyphotonix - Pioneering the early adoption of organic light. GT Group - A world class product development company in the field of environmental engineering, supplying a broad range of products.

11 Major Industries of Employment Biopharma, Healthcare and Medical The North East is one of the major global locations for the pharmaceutical industry, with 33% of the UK s pharmaceutical GDP generated in the region. Local partnerships, developments and activities include: Merck Millipore is located in due to the proximity to Newcastle & Teesside biotech clusters. The Centre for Process Innovation s (CPI) National Industrial Biotechnology Facility assists companies to develop bioprocesses to production scale effectively. The presence of GlaxoSmithKline in Barnard Castle has led to the development of a number of companies such as Classic Industries Europe and Honeyman Group. NETPark in Sedgefield has helped a number of leading science and technology companies to develop, including Kromek, specialising in colour X-ray diagnostics, and Reinnervate which develops 3D cell cultures. has also benefited from the growth of companies such as FScan Ltd, Redditch Medical and High Force Research to enhance the electronics and smart device capabilities available. Significant companies based in : Classic industries Europe - Provider of medical injection moulded products for pharmaceuticals. Kromek - Research, design and development of colour imaging for x-rays. Reinnervate - Design and development of 3D cell culture products. High Force Research - Design and production of chemical products for the pharmaceutical sector. Honeyman Group - Expertise and support to biopharma and medical device manufacturers. Norchem - Pharmaceutical wholesaler, online retailer & licensee of over 20 independent pharmacies in the region. Quantum Pharmaceutical - Manufacturer and supplier of unlicensed medicines and special-order products.

12 Major Industries of Employment Business and Financial Services The UK market for Shared Services Centres is projected to grow to around 3 billion per annum by already has a very well established base of inward and indigenous investors as well as suitable property facilities in their area. The County has good access to several large conurbations and their labour pools including Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland which serve the business parks and industrial estates in Peterlee and Seaham. The business and financial services sector is well supported by the UK government with tax regimes such as reductions in corporation tax, influencing locations chosen by international firms. The UK s attractiveness has been based in part on the favourable regulatory environment, which has been supportive of the industry, as well as the UK s well-developed legal and accounting frameworks. Significant companies based in : Several companies including large inward investors and indigenous developers have established locations in and employ over 2,000 people in this sector. A large number of employees are located in the Peterlee and Seaham areas and are based in the contact centre and shared services subsectors: HP Enterprise Services - World s largest Information Technology company specialising in a range of fields. Helpline call-centre based at Peterlee. RWE npower - Leading UK gas and electricity supplier and contact centre services. Helpline call-centre based at Peterlee. Siemens - Leading global engineering, technology and business services. Regional passport office processing centre based in Durham city centre. Harlands Accountants - Team of Accountants, Specialist Tax Advisors and Business Consultants. Helphire - Provision of accident management services. Helpline call-centre based at Peterlee. Waterstons Ltd - Business and IT consultancy providing a unique blend of creative and proactive services. Sunderland Marine - One of the largest global specialist marine insurers. Mazars - One of Europe s largest accounting firms.

13 Major Industries of Employment Communications The Communications sector is defined as a mix of fixed-line, cellular, satellite and internet based services. strengths lie in the research, design and development of mobile communication services, broadcast and internet services, biometric systems and terminal equipment. The dramatic nature of growth in this sector means research and investment are strong. This is further encouraged by development already in place in in such areas as high speed optical detectors, telematics and commercial telecoms applications. The UK cyber security market, currently worth around 2.8 billion, is expected to be one of the largest markets over the next two to three years. Significant companies based in : RFMD - Manufacturer of RF integrated circuits. U T Photonics - Leading supplier of ultra-high speed optical detectors and receivers. Biotecnix - Provider of telematics, biometrics systems and advanced technology. Filtronic Broadband Leading design and manufacture of microwave & millimetre- wave products for commercial telecom, security and defence applications. companies such as Filtronic Broadband have significant expertise in this area.

14 Major Industries of Employment Electronics has an established base of companies working at the forefront of electronics technology. Alongside, and incubating new ideas and companies, is NETPark (the North East Technology Park) where a number of world leading science and technology companies are based. More than 20 significant companies have locations in County Durham and employ over 1,500 people in the research, design and manufacture of advanced electronics. NETPark also provides expertise in the research and development of barrier coatings, advanced material deposition processes, smart packaging applications, solid state lighting and organic photo-voltaics. Significant companies based in : Stanley Black and Decker design centre - Global provider of hand tools, power tools and related accessories. U T Photonics - Leading supplier of ultra-high speed optical detectors and receivers. TRW Automotive - Active and passive safety products in vehicles. RFMD - Manufacturer of RF integrated circuits. Senstronics - Production of pressure sensors and tranducers. SMK Europe - Manufacturer of electromechanical products and parts. Solartron - Supplier of flow, fluid analysis and temperature measurement solutions to the energy sector. Tosoh Quartz - Produces quartz glassware for semiconductors. Kromek - Pioneering digital colour imaging for x-rays bringing ground-breaking innovation to materials & advanced 3D imaging. Ibex Innovations - Specialists in digital imaging and x-ray technology.

15 Major Industries of Employment Energy and the Environment Top priority sectors for the UK include wind, bio-energy and waste, nuclear and construction. These priorities are reflected in with a particular focus on the development of energy efficiency and green energy. has an established base of companies in the energy and environmental sector, ranging from the development of solar photovoltaics to the research, design and manufacture of high efficiency polymer light-emitting diodes. There are a number of world class research institutes based at universities in the North East of England with expertise in the energy sector. The prestigious Durham University s Durham Energy Institute is a leading UK research community focusing on the development of bio-fuels, carbon capture and storage. The Sir Joseph Swan Centre for Energy Research at Newcastle University provides national guidance on future energy needs. Significant companies based in : Banks Group - Develop land for uses including Hydrogen Fuel Cell Co-operative - Technical property, surface mining, renewables and energy services including testing and evaluation of fuel from waste. cells, advanced manufacture and design of fuel CA Group - Metal roofing and cladding system cells. manufacturers. Ikon GeoPressure - Global best practice in Cleaner Air Solutions - Solar, wind and hybrid subsurface pressure analysis. experts and suppliers. Northumbrian Water - Provision of water and Dalkia - Multi-utility solutions including supply water waste management services. and management of water, electricity and gas. Romag - Manufacturer and supplier of Solar PV Emerald Biogas - Waste treatment facility and specialist transport and security glass. incorporating a centralised anaerobic digestion Thorn Lighting - Global brand for professional (AD) plant and renewable energy power plant. indoor and outdoor lighting. Esh Holdings - Construction and development. Hargreaves Services - offers unrivalled Evince Technology - Research and develop performance in sourcing, producing, processing, power electronic devices to revolutionise the handling and transporting carbon-based and other energy industry. bulk minerals throughout the UK and Europe.

16 Major Industries of Employment Food and Drink has an established base of food manufacture and convenience food production, along with opportunities in the development of packaging and recycling. The County s companies in this sector employ approximately 2,500 people, and have mature research and development sections with established local supply chains. There is a strong ethos of product innovation with significant opportunities in: healthy opportunities in convenience food lines and snack foods as consumer demand prompts changes in supply; functional food manufacturing as the demand for healthcare foods continues to increase; premium convenience food production and own label brands as the market continues to segment further; and intelligent packaging to reduce food waste and increase sustainable food supply. Excellent opportunities for research and development exist through collaboration with both established companies and the wider network of academic and research institutes. The National Printable Electronics Centre at NETPark in specialises in intelligent packaging.

17 Major Industries of Employment Food and Drink Significant companies based in : Cooplands - producer of bakery goods. Eden Farm Foods - frozen food and ice cream wholesale and distribution. Faerch Plast - manufacture of plastic packaging for the food industry. Greencore - manufacturer of chilled and frozen meal solutions. Gruma (Mission Foods) - subsidiary of Gruma Corporation manufacturing tortillas and tortilla-related products. Intersnack - producer of a range of snack products. Kobusch - producer of innovative protective packaging materials and systems. Kookaburra - suppliers of cooked premium chilled and frozen chicken products to major UK food manufacturers. Lanchester Wine Cellars - wine & spirit wholesale supplier. Nampack Plastics - manufacturer of HDPE bottles for the food and drink industry. Ravendale Foods - meat product manufacturers. Refresco - producer of fruit juice and soft drinks for retail private labels. Reynolds Food Packaging a portfolio of essentials for the home including prepping, cooking and storage, and packaging supply to food producers. Tindale and Stanton - producer of bakery products. Tanfield Foods - producer of ready meals, soups and sauces. United Biscuits - manufacturer of a wide range of branded sweet and savoury snacks. Walkers - Pepsico-owned snack food manufacturer of crisps and other non-potato based snack foods.

18 Major Industries of Employment IT Services and Creative Media UK priority sectors are cyber security, mobile applications, cloud computing and data centres. These priorities are reflected in County Durham particularly in the areas of process and data handling. The development of open innovation platforms is also a growing priority in Durham through companies such as Global Management Platform. The UK Information Technology market is worth 140 billion and accounts for 12% of GDP. Several hundred people are employed by large and growing companies in Durham, with employment set to grow year on year. Excellent opportunities exist for Durham companies, and are already in place as follows: The Digital and Animation cluster in North East England is one of the largest in Europe. The UK data centre market is the largest in Western Europe, and remains a key strength for, particularly in the Seaham and Peterlee area. Significant companies based in : 3C Visual Matrix - Software company with expertise in developing platforms for integration with applications. Aegies Technology - Consultancy knowledge base to leverage development of OEM and 3rd party development projects. Flow Learning - Consultants specialising in online courses and blended learning programmes. Global Platform Management - Software company creating specialist integrated solutions for businesses requiring CRM solutions. HPM Group - Multi service agency, able to offer fully integrated visual communications. Icona Solutions - Advanced software solutions visualising the impact of manufacturing variation. Ikon GeoPressure - Global best practice in subsurface pressure analysis. Mimosa Wireless - Development of multi-tiered web based IT solutions targeted at mobile devices. Trancendit - Wide range of services, from IT support to web design and app development. Waterstons - Business and IT consultancy providing a unique blend of creative and proactive services.

19 Skills Shortages Tackling Skills Gaps to Increase Employability faces a challenge to raise its higher level skills profile, which is regarded as a key factor which will influence the longer term economic success and adaptability of the economy. To retain their competitiveness and stimulate business growth Durham must retain higher value jobs and support employer led skills growth through skills development and training, maintaining a skilled workforce is essential. Addressing skills gaps in order to enable people to access sustained employment is increasingly seen as a vital part of the unemployment agenda.

20 Skills Shortages Engineering and Manufacturing Industries Skills shortages are a major concern for the North-East s engineering and manufacturing industries Around 8,500 skilled workers are due to retire from engineering and manufacturing roles in the region by As the skills shortage looms, cities need to ask themselves what are employers doing to future-proof the skills within their companies? An increased intake of apprentices provides part of the solution. It is the norm for young people in Germany to either go to university or go into an apprenticeship is it any wonder Germany is known as the powerhouse of industry and is a top market for investors. Ensuring young people gain the skills and experience they need for successful careers and to meet the needs of s employers is crucial. Statistics provided by the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) claim 96% of employers that take on an apprentices report benefits to their business, and 72% of businesses report improved productivity. Employers of Durham hold the key to helping young people prepare for work and harnessing their potential. The recruitment and employment of apprenticeships plays a significant role in producing a highly qualified workforce and must become the top priority on the education and training agenda. High quality apprenticeships offer a powerful tool to help individuals to progress and succeed; they help businesses create the skilled workforce needed to compete, and equal any in the world.

21 Summary Providing Individual Opportunity One crucial element in creating a more balanced economy with a revitalised and effective manufacturing base is a highly qualified workforce. There is a recognised need to give people opportunities to realise the fulfillment and social mobility that work in general, and more substantively career development opportunities, can provide. Tackling unemployment in the North East Apprenticeships are an ideal way both to earn and learn. But individuals of all ages can benefit. Few people today are settled in jobs for life. There is an increasing need, and opportunity, for many to consider and adapt to new career directions especially in sectors where there are increasing skill shortages.

22 Summary Improving employer links with schools Skills in English and maths provide a foundation for progression in all occupations. We are committed to improving employer links with schools, colleges and other training providers, in order to guide young people into rewarding careers but also for young people to consider job outlook before deciding what subjects and courses to study.

23 Summary Cordant s objective At Cordant People we understand that every organisation needs a constant supply of candidates with the necessary skills because this is the foundation of business success and we appreciate that it is the educational policies, not economic conditions, which is the essential element of confronting our present global talent mismatch. Cordant People constantly endeavour to develop and nurture relationships which they have with all their candidates on their database, as well as continually seeking and engaging with new candidates to attract fresh talent. At Cordant People we recognise, completely, that the long-term economic health of towns and cities rests on investment in citizens skills and professional qualifications. Also as a recruitment agency we acknowledge our responsibility that we must always be at the forefront of industry knowledge. It is our objective to help and assist all companies in Durham, and its surrounding area, to recruit and employ successful candidates in order that they may fulfil business targets and compete in today s increasingly competitive global markets.

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