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AV Dawson signs ten-year deal with cable firm

AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough, has signed a ten-year partnership with offshore cable manufacturer, Prysmian. The Italian firm, which has been a tenant at Port of Middlesbrough for several years, is a world leader in the manufacture and installation of subsea and offshore wind cables, and first started using Port of Middlesbrough ten years ago. Over the years, as the offshore wind industry has exploded and Prysmian ... [+]

It’s (almost) the real thing: Port of Middlesbrough on your laptop

AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough, has worked with a local college to create a 3D virtual reality version of the facility for prospective customers. Students at The Northern School of Art worked in teams to design one of two locations at the port – the quayside and ... [+]

AV Dawson gains RoSPA gold

AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough has gained a Gold award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Companies who receive a RoSPA award are recognised as being world leaders in health and safety, demonstrating well developed management systems and culture, outstanding control of risk ... [+]

Middlesbrough port firm cleans up

AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough, has organised a litter pick as part of Good Business Week. Good Business Charter (GBC) accreditation, which AV Dawson achieved in Summer 2023, recognises businesses that are operating as responsible businesses across a number of areas. Company colleagues from across the Teesside business ... [+]

AV Dawson wins Good Business Charter status

AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough has been awarded Good Business Charter (GBC) status. GBC is a UK accreditation that encourages and recognises ethical and responsible business practices. It encompasses ten commitments that businesses must meet, including offering a real living wage, commitment to customers, employee wellbeing, ... [+]

Legal eagle for AV Dawson

AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough has appointed Gareth Jones as property and legal director. He joins the business early in the second quarter of the year, having most recently worked for Teesside law firm, The Endeavour Partnership where AV Dawson is one of its key clients. ... [+]

Change at the top for AV Dawson

AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough has restructured its board of directors for furture growth and long-term succession. Former managing director Gary Dawson becomes chairman of the AV Dawson Group of companies. John Young, the former financial director becomes deputy chairman. They will concentrate on the overall direction of ... [+]

AV Dawson celebrates Britain’s first High Speed 1

AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough has unveiled a 200-metre square mural to celebrate the birthplace of the town and its rich rail heritage. ‘Hidden Hero’ features local boy Timothy Hackworth, who not only designed the original coal export staiths at Port Darlington - now known as Port ... [+]

AV Dawson sets up Transport arm

AV Dawson, owner and operator of the Port of Middlesbrough, has created a new AV Dawson Transport company, which will incorporate all its road haulage services as part of a wider company restructure. AV Dawson Transport is the third company to join the group structure and will begin trading from ... [+]

AV Dawson buys Cobra Middlesbrough

AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough has acquired the Cobra Middlesbrough dry bulk business. It will increase the directly adjacent Port of Middlesbrough’s footprint by eight acres and has a rail connection. In 2015, AV Dawson struck a deal with Network Rail to take full control of the ... [+]