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Key sectors

Gateshead is home to some fantastic, innovative and creative businesses. From pioneering digital technology companies to industry leaders in advanced manufacturing and precision engineering. It's easy to see why we're the fastest growing economy across North East England. And we continue to grow and build for the future - making Gateshead a real hub for innovation and creativity.

Gateshead's key sectors

Gateshead is home to some fantastic, innovative and creative businesses. From pioneering digital technology companies to industry leaders in advanced manufacturing and precision engineering. It's easy to see why we're one of the fastest growing economy across North East England. We continue to grow and build for the future, making Gateshead a real hub for innovation.

Tech and digital

Fastest ICT sector output across the North East

Advanced manufacturing

50,000 students specialising in STEM subjects

Logistics and distribution

More than £2 billion of import and export value

Business and professional

Fastest growth of business services, outside London
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Who's here already

Take a look through just some of the fantastic businesses already based in Gateshead.

AkzoNobel

An international coatings company

Worldpay

A global leader in payments' processing technology

Fed Ex

A multinational courier delivery services company

Oculus

Specialists in virtual reality hardware and products
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