NEPIC is a not-for-profit organisation that supports the needs and interests of the processing sector in the North East of England. We exist to ensure industry in this region thrives – and that there
are investments, innovations and a network that have the potential to create jobs
and opportunities long into the future.

By working closely with member companies, we forge meaningful business relationships that allow us to identify opportunities, facilitate connections, promote collaboration and enable growth. We also actively work beyond our traditional stakeholder base with universities, research institutes and public bodies to leverage additional value for the sector.

Our Industry

The Process Industries of North East England are dynamic and successful and experiencing substantial growth. Since 2004, 83 process sector investment projects have been delivered in the region valued at £4.3 billion.

The region is home to the chemistry-using industries of chemicals, fine & speciality, petrochemicals, polymers and composites, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, bioresources, biofuels and renewable energy and low carbon materials.

There are more than 1,400 companies directly involved or in the supply chain of these industries, generating £26 billion of annual sales. Together they employ 190,000 people and the sector exports £12 billion each year – making this region the only net exporting region in the UK.

The region is renowned for its industrial heritage and boasts more than 2,000 years of industrial activity and manufacturing.

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North East England

North East England has an enviably high quality of life that perfectly matches the ambitions of the area to be one of the best places in the world to live and work.

It is an area with a tremendous reputation for welcoming companies from around the world and nurturing their growth and success. A forward-looking economy, harnessing some of the most advanced technologies in the world, is being rapidly developed in an area described by the Lonely Planet Blue List as the most exciting, beautiful and friendly region in the whole of England.

To add to this acclaim, the North East’s capital Newcastle has been transformed into the greenest city in England, according to the annual rankings of the Forum for the Future. This carries out one of the UK’s most comprehensive sustainability audits.

We enjoy some of the lowest commuting times in the UK because of its excellent transport links. This also makes it easy to access the diverse mix of city, countryside and coastal attractions that contribute so much to the quality of life.

The cities and main urban areas lie within easy reach of what is widely regarded as a nature lover’s playground. A third of the North East is, for example, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Its stunning moorlands, coastline, river valleys, lakes and forests are a paradise for walkers and outdoor sports enthusiasts.

The North East has all the right ingredients for businesses and people to excel. A new generation of talented professionals is being drawn to the region, attracted by the quality of life and growing opportunities for personal growth and career progression. And the area’s five universities and 24 further education colleges, drawing students from across the UK and around the world, are adding to the pool of talent.

The clean, healthy environment and glorious countryside, extensive career opportunities, vibrant city culture, and remarkable leisure and lifestyle offerings, help to make North East England the envy of much of the world.