by Leanne Fawcett | Apr 2, 2021 | Business
A shredding company owned by a former professional footballer is bouncing back with plans to grow regionally and recruit further personnel after a Covid-hit year. Shred Direct, owned by Graeme Carter, who was once on the books at Newcastle United, was looking ahead to...
by Leanne Fawcett | Oct 17, 2019 | Business
A Peterlee company which refurbishes old computers and laptops for redistribution back into the community has launched a new charity campaign. Protech has started the “Pay it Forward” campaign, which aims to level the IT playing field, helping people with a ‘if...
by Leanne Fawcett | Jul 25, 2019 | Regional Business
Several companies have booked their place for the final Incubator Zone programme at this year’s EMCON event. The programme, one of five strands of the Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP), is aimed at companies within County Durham that have never exhibited...
by Leanne Fawcett | May 9, 2019 | Business
A former apprentice has proved his employer’s investment in him was no waste as he begins a permanent job with the company. Callum Summerill has been completing an 18-month business administration apprenticeship with Peterlee-based Shred Direct, after being taken on...
by Leanne Fawcett | May 6, 2016 | Business
A former Newcastle United footballer who used to stop strikers is now helping his former club prevent fraud. Graeme Carter, from Wheatley Hill in County Durham, arrived at St James’ Park as an apprentice in 1986. The central defender, who also played basketball for...
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