DME Systems makes South Shields move
The marine engineering specialist has relocated to an 11,500 sq ft facility in Garwood Street after outgrowing its space at Jarrow Business Centre.
DMS, which has grown from seven specialists just over a year ago to a current headcount of 16 full-time employees and 25 in total, has so far delivered multi-million pound projects in the US, Mexico, and Japan.
Created nearly three years ago, DME designs machinery to lay, embed and maintain subsea cabling for the offshore wind industry, overcoming specific challenges, often in extreme environments.
The firm’s new HQ provides 7,000 sq ft of warehouse and workshop space and another 4,500 sq ft of offices.
Co-founder Darren Coombe said: “We knew there was a strong market for our solutions and services when we created the business, but the way we have grown over the past few years has been incredible and even taken us a little by surprise.
“The new base gives us more workshop space, more office space and keeps us where we want to be in South Tyneside, which has always been our home.”
Cllr Margaret Meling, South Tyneside Council portfolio holder for economic growth and transport, said: “DME System’s success and sustained growth is testament to the firm’s skill, experience and determination to succeed.
“The company’s incredibly talented and committed team must be commended for turning a great idea into a fantastic business, creating jobs, boosting skills and cementing a reputation for excellence in an incredibly competitive field. I wish them all the luck in the world.”
