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BlogThere are many routes into a career in engineering, and we’ve already written about why we love having apprentices at Owben.  Recently, we sat down with the newest member of the Owben team to explore another path into the industry – going through university and...

BlogOver the years we’ve had 16 apprentices, and each one has been valuable to our business. Why?  Taking on an apprentice is a fantastic way to invest in the future of your business, as you’re training the next generation of talent in the skills your organisation...

BlogWe’re delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for Medium Business of the Year at the Sunderland Echo Portfolio Business Awards which are taking place this November.  This is the first time we’ve entered the awards, and being shortlisted is a true...

BlogWhy do we pride ourselves on our EN 1090 quality standard?  It’s essential for any business like ours to hold quality standards.   Why?  They ensure we conform to the correct regulations and act as a guarantee to customers that we’ll do the job well – and safely. ...

BlogWe’re thrilled to officially announce we’ve joined the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) as a member this month. As everyone in the region is well aware, the NEAA is the hub of everything automotive here in the North East. In fact, it’s actually the largest...