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Industry PartnerA&P Group is a UK‑based global marine and engineering specialist with six decades of experience. The company delivers large‑scale fabrication, ship repair and conversion services and is a strategic provider to the offshore wind and wider renewable energy sectors. A&P Tyne serves as its lead site for offshore wind, offering extensive fabrication capabilities and port services supporting major North Sea projects, reinforcing its significant role in the Tyne and Wear region.
Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult
Industry PartnerOffshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult is the UK’s leading national technology innovation and research centre for offshore renewable energy, established in 2013 to accelerate the development of wind, wave and tidal technologies. It supports industry, academia and SMEs through large‑scale research, engineering, testing and supply‑chain growth. In the North East, ORE Catapult delivers regional impact through initiatives such as the TIGGOR (Technology, Innovation and Green Growth for Offshore Renewables) programme, supporting local firms to advance offshore wind technologies and strengthen the local supply chain.
Port of Tyne
Industry PartnerPort of Tyne is a major UK deep‑sea port located on the Tyne estuary, operating globally by handling cargoes across five continents. It plays a significant role in the national energy sector, offering prime access to the North Sea and serving offshore developments - including major offshore wind markets - through dedicated facilities supporting installation, maintenance and supply‑chain activity. Port of Tyne provides integrated logistics and end‑to‑end supply chain solutions throughout the North East, backed by extensive infrastructure, multimodal connectivity and decades of investment, supporting both conventional and renewable energy industries.
Responsive Engineering
Industry PartnerResponsive Engineering is a UK-based subcontract manufacturer providing end‑to‑end engineering capability. From its 33,000m² Armstrong Works facility on the banks of the River Tyne, Newcastle it delivers complex fabrication, precision machining, specialist welding, profiling, coating, testing and assembly services for customers spanning defence, maritime, rail and civil sectors. Established in 2000, it is part of the Pearson Engineering family which has a long legacy of engineering excellence.
Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD)
Industry PartnerSoil Machine Dynamics (SMD) Limited is a globally active energy engineering firm, headquartered in Wallsend, specialising in subsea and undersea systems. With over 50 years of experience and five Queen’s Awards, the company designs, manufactures and deploys pioneering remotely operated and autonomous power, control and intervention equipment. SMD’s innovation team leads cutting‑edge research into EV technology, cable‑tracking systems and other net‑zero enabling solutions to support safe, efficient and environmentally sensitive subsea operations worldwide. Its comprehensive services - spare parts, lifecycle repair and maintenance, operational personnel deployment and training - are delivered globally, including significant contributions to energy projects across the North East.
Smulders
Industry PartnerSmulders Projects UK forms part of Smulders, an international multidisciplinary construction group specialising in large‑scale steel structures for civil, industrial and offshore energy markets. The wider organisation employs more than 2,000 people across Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland and the UK and operates globally as part of the Eiffage Group. Smulders Projects UK focuses on engineering, producing and assembling offshore substations and steel foundations for offshore wind farms. Operating from major facilities in the Tyne and Wear region, it supports both UK and international offshore wind developments, strengthening the group’s long‑standing expertise in delivering sustainable offshore energy infrastructure.