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The Owben Promise
We ensure that all our projects are completed to a high standard with your budget and timescale in mind. However, we also promise so much more than that. From building a team of qualified experts, to being on the cutting-edge of innovation and helping in our...
Shortlisted for two awards at the 2020 North East Automotive Alliance Awards
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s North East Automotive Alliance Awards, taking place on February 21st. As a company, we’ve been shortlisted for the SME Company of the Year Award which is a true testament to our...
A day in the life of a graduate engineer
There 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...
Why do we love having apprentices at Owben?
Over 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 needs....
We’ve been shortlisted…
We’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 testament...
Why do we pride ourselves on our EN 1090 quality standard?
Why 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. ...
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Wow, that is significant growth! ♻️
In 10-years, charging points in the EU have grown from 2,379 to 213,367* with Nissan contributing to growing these infrastructures.
#ElectrifyTheWorld
*European Alternative Fuels Observatory, Normal and fast charging points (2020)
And the answer is...82.5%! That's how much #steelpackaging is recycled each year in Europe. Although this is a promising statistic, there's still room for improvement. Steel is 100% #recyclable, so there's no reason why we can't match this if we all pull together 🦾 #GreenSteel https://twitter.com/TataSteelUK/status/1327267815997444097
#DidYouKnow💡 that #steel is the number one recycled packaging material in Europe?
But how much do you think we recycle each year? 🤔
Take your guesses...
Brilliant to see that our profession is trusted by almost 90% of the population.
Trust is something that is regularly fed back to us from our clients - they trust us to deliver on our promises, and we do.
Engineers rated one of UK’s most trusted professions https://www.theengineer.co.uk/engineers-most-trusted-professions/ #innovation #engineering #technology
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