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Our Latest Project with AAF (American Air Filters)

We’re delighted to have recently worked alongside world leader, AAF (American Air Filters) on a fantastic new project. With a global...

Nov 20, 2024

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...

Aug 29, 2024

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...

Jun 28, 2024

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 30, 2024

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...

Apr 5, 2024

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 6, 2024

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...

Feb 5, 2024

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 24, 2024

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...

Jan 12, 2024

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 23, 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 21, 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 21, 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

Nov 20, 2023

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