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Engineering consultancy GRDES the latest firm to fly into Swans North Tyneside

Engineering consultancy G. Robinson Design Engineering Services Ltd, also known as GRDES Ltd, has expanded to the Centre for Innovation, located on the Swans North Tyneside site in Wallsend.

Officially opened earlier this year, the Centre houses a range of businesses at the £1.9m development.

Relocating from Northumberland, GRDES is made up of a team of engineers and designers who together produce engineering designs and drawings for offshore and onshore energy structures. The business also conducts site surveys and supervision for the transportation and installation of the structures.

North Tyneside Elected Mayor, Norma Redfearn personally welcomed director Greg Robinson and his members of staff to the Centre today (November 14).

Mayor Redfearn said: “Here in North Tyneside, we are absolutely committed to supporting job creation and helping businesses to grow, which is why we built this fantastic state-of-the-art facility and I am thrilled that is has attracted so many brilliant businesses.

“With the Centre for Innovation almost fully occupied, along with our thriving office parks and fantastic local businesses, it goes to show that North Tyneside really is the place to be for business.

“This is such an exciting time for Wallsend as Swans come back to life and the extensive regeneration of the town centre gathers pace.

“I am delighted that Greg and his team have decided to relocate to North Tyneside; it was a pleasure to meet them and personally welcome them to the Centre for Innovation.

“It was great to hear about the services they provide to the global onshore and offshore industry and their plans for growth. I’d like to wish them every success for the future.”

Speaking about the move, Greg Robinson, who has 25 years experience working in the design engineering industry, added: “The move to Swans heralds a new chapter in our history, as it will support our mission to establish ourselves as a reputable engineering consultancy.

“The office is ideally located within the heart of the energy sector, and will provide opportunities to work with neighbouring businesses, as well as supporting the local economy.

“We look forward to taking our business to the next level and our new offices will enable us to expand the team to meet the challenge.

“We are very impressed with the level of support we received from North Tyneside Council in securing our move to the Centre for Innovation.

“In particular the site team have been extremely helpful, overseeing our communication installations enabling us to move in and start working within one day!”