News
New Director for Northern Bear Safety Ltd
There were smiles all round at the start of February, when Northern Bear Safety’s longstanding employee David Neasham was appointed as a Director of the company. David, who has been with the company since its inception in 2008, was previously employed at fellow Northern Bear Group company Wensley Roofing. Keith Soulsby, Northern Bear PLC Group […]
Defibrillators for all Northern Bear Company premises
A suggestion by an employee has led to the supply of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at all Northern Bear Group premises. Sarah Fryer, Accounts Manager at A1 Industrial Trucks, watched on in horror when Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapsed 43 minutes into Denmark’s Euro match against Finland on 12th June 2021. The Danish International required […]
Northern Bear Safety’s Jason Harrison endures gruelling 250km desert ultra-marathon raising £2,500 for St Oswald’s Hospice
Jason Harrison Managing Director of Northern Bear Safety Ltd and Survey Drones has undergone a monumental feat of endurance in completing a 250km ultra-marathon. The 5-day multi-stage challenge saw Jason deep in the Wadi Rum desert of southern Jordon in October and raised a fantastic £2,500 for St Oswald’s Hospice. Jason kindly provided Northern Bear […]
New appointments following Northern Bear plc AGM
At Northern Bear plc’s AGM held Tuesday 24 Aug 2021, Jeff Baryshnik was appointed Chairman of Northern Bear plc with immediate effect. Steve Roberts stepped down from the Main Group Board and will carry on with his day to day role. Commenting on the appointment Jeff Baryshnik said: “As a major shareholder in Northern Bear […]
New appointment for H Peel & Sons
Northern Bear is pleased to announce the appointment of Russell Crowther as Managing Director of H Peel & Sons from August 2021. On taking up the role of Managing Director after nearly thirty years of service for the organisation Russell said: “It is a real honour to be appointed as the new Managing Director and […]
J Lister Electrical excel as organisation receives new accreditation and qualifications
Northern Bear is pleased to announce and congratulate J Lister Electrical in their recent success in gaining BAFE ‘Installation of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems’ accreditation as well as retaining FIA (Fire Industry Association) membership. BAFE is the independent registration body for Third Party Certificated fire safety service providers across the UK and a national independent […]
New appointments announced after formation of Northern Bear Roofing division
Northern Bear is delighted to announce the appointment of Keith Muldoon as Managing Director of the newly formed Northern Bear Roofing division. Made up of three long-established roofing specialists in Northern England; Jennings Roofing, Springs Roofing Ltd and Wensley Roofing provide a range of comprehensive services including slating, tiling, lead-work, built up felt roofing systems, […]
Bloomin’ marvellous! Community delighted as Isoler donate to upgrade residents’ garden
A grateful local Durham resident had a tear in her eye after an incredibly thoughtful act of community engagement when Isoler (working as subcontractor on behalf of ENGIE) donated planters, compost, flowers and solar lights to a local communal garden. Mrs Drain, a ninety-year-old resident, was delighted with the donations: “I feel like I’m in […]
Simon Anderson appointed as Group Risk and Legal Consultant for Northern Bear
We are delighted to announce that Simon Anderson has been appointed as our Group Risk and Legal Consultant. Simon has extensive experience in the construction sector and was previously a partner in a construction law firm at one of the North’s leading firms. Simon’s role will be to work closely with the individual businesses on […]
A huge loss for the Northern Bear family
It is with profound sadness that the Board of Directors announce that Ian Mclean, a Non-Executive Director of the Company, passed away this week following a short illness. The Board, management and all employees are deeply saddened by his passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Lesley and all his family and […]