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Apr 5

The Gigafactory Effect: How Electric Vehicles Are Reshaping the Automotive Supply Chain in the North East

By Andrew Corsar, General Manager *Image credit Wates In the North East, a region renowned for its automotive heritage and skilled...

Feb 6

Meet Aaron Fletcher, one of our Electrical Apprentices

With 37% of our workforce being apprentices, we chat to Aaron Fletcher, Electrical Apprentice, as he begins his third and final year,...

Feb 5

Meet Stephen Keogh, one of our Mechanical Apprentices

Shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year 2024 at Newcastle College, we're celebrating National Apprenticeship Week and catch up with...

Jan 24

Owben's Bespoke Solutions for Zentia's Ceiling Manufacturing Line Enhancement

Owben was commissioned by Zentia, the leading manufacturer of complete ceiling solutions in the UK, to upgrade a section of the shop...

Jan 12

Why 2024 Plant Infrastructure Upgrades are Vital for the North East’s Automotive Industry

By Richard Walsh, Co-Founder and electrical Director The North East stands as a testament to the UK’s rich automotive history. Renowned...

Nov 23, 2023

Owben win SME Business of the Year

Owben has won SME Business of the Year at the 2023 Sunderland Echo Business Excellence Awards. Sponsored by Sunderland City Council, the...

Nov 22, 2023

Cromex Tank Farm

Nissan Europe contracted Cromex to develop a new tank farm that stored and delivered fluids required on the line side. Cromex then...

Nov 22, 2023

Bartec Auto Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Owben has designed a number of tyre pressure monitoring systems for Bartec Auto, each of which are unique to the country and market it...

Nov 21, 2023

Nissan Europe Press Condition Monitoring System

Nissan Europe contracted Owben to develop a press condition monitoring system for its plant in Sunderland. Nissan’s presses had suffered...

Nov 20, 2023

Owben’s part in the evolution of biomass

As contractors, we work with clients from a range of industries. Our mechanical, electrical and technical engineering services aren’t limite

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