Management buy-out at Sunderland engineering firm signals future growth
Owben Ltd, a leading engineering firm based in Sunderland, has successfully completed a management buy-out, marking a significant...
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Jun 28
2024 Apprenticeship Intake Now Open
We’re pleased to announce that our 2024 intake for apprentices is now open! Working with some of the biggest businesses across the region...
Apr 30
5 Best Practices for Maintaining Your Electrical and Mechanical Systems
With production running around the clock and infrastructure that may, at times, show signs of age, ensuring the maintenance and upkeep of...
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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