Houghton International to exhibit at Newcastle University Engineering Fair

Newcastle based electro-mechanical engineering specialist Houghton International will be exhibiting at the Newcastle University Engineering Fair on Tuesday 6th November.

The event is being organised by the Careers Service and will be held in the Lindisfarne Room, King's Road Centre, Newcastle University between 3.00pm – 5.30pm.

Jacqueline Mason, HR Manager commented “We are pleased to support the Fair to identify Engineering Graduate talent in the North East.”

For more information, please contact: Jacquie Mason, HR Manager on: +44 (0)191 234 3000 or email: careers@houghton-international.com

Annual Golf Day 2012 - Prize Winners

Houghton International held our Annual Golf Day on Friday 14th September 2012 at Chester-le-Street Golf Club.

This was the 12th year of this event and was once again a great success with a record number of customers and suppliers attending on the day.

Many congratulations to our prize winners who are listed below:

1st Place:    Alan Stewart, Bridon Ropes
2nd Place:   Paul Proud, Houghton International
3rd Place:    Mick Davison, COVA

Nearest The Pin:    Mick Davison, COVA
The Ron Mitten “Back 9” Trophy:    Jamie Chapman, Northumbrian Water
The Karl Curren Trophy for Longest Drive:    Joe Foster, International Paint
Runner Up:    Garry Gibbon, Dalkia

Thanks must go to everyone at Chester-le-Street Golf Club for looking after us so well on the day and to our sponsors: Firenze Italian Restaurant, Gateshead Bearings, Hancock Tools, Jesmond Travel Bureau, PAR and Von Roll.

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Houghton International hold successful apprentice recruitment assessment day

Newcastle based electro-mechanical engineering specialist Houghton International held a successful Apprentice Recruitment Assessment Day on 24^th July following an Open day on 4^th July. The company aim to recruit 5 more full time apprentices to join in Autumn 2012, increasing the number of trainees up to 15. 

The apprenticeship programme offered is the AEMT (Association of Mechanical and Electrical Trades) Electro Mechanical Apprenticeship Programme, delivered in conjunction with Loughborough College. This is a four year work based / block release Apprenticeship Programme leading to: Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) L2, BTEC Diploma in Engineering L3, NVQ Electrical and Electronic Engineering L3, City and Guilds 2330, 3 Repair Units and Personal Learning & Thinking Skills (PLTS).

Upon successful completion of the programme there will be further opportunities of on-going future personal development to include HNC / HND qualifications, in addition to career progression within Houghton International.

Jacqueline Mason, HR Manager commented “We are passionate about investing in people in order to ensure we have the skills to continue to grow the business. Our first Apprentice Open Day held last year proved extremely successful. Five apprentices were recruited who are currently completing their first year of the programme. We are also in discussion with a number of further education providers to work towards accredited work based learning across the company, which is part of our objective to be an Employer of Choice.”

For more information, please contact:  Jacqueline Mason, HR Manager on: +44 (0)191 234 3000 or email: careers@houghton-international.com

Houghton International receives record number of enquiries for its range of high voltage coils at USA shows

Electro-mechanical engineering specialist Houghton International’s attendance at the 2012 EASA Convention in Nashville and Hydrovision, the premier global trade event for the hydro sector held at the Kentucky International Convention Center has resulted in a record £1.5 million of enquiries for its range of high voltage coils.

In addition to promoting HiRES™ its standard B-stage end winding solution, the company also showcased HiFLEX™ its innovative world leading, fully cured, totally flexible, insulation system.

Chief Executive Officer, Michael Mitten commented “Our strategy to develop international markets is resulting in increasing demand for our products and services from a number of key markets including North and South America. Exhibiting at the major trade shows has raised our profile and awareness and enabled us to obtain valuable feedback to further develop our products and services. Market reaction has been extremely positive.”

For more information, please contact: Emma Pattison on: +44 (0)191 234 3000 or email: emma.pattison@houghton-international.com