Frances Hoy, HR Manager
Nifco

Proud History of Training and Pride in Our Work

"Established in 1967 and based in Stockton, Nifco employs 160 colleagues in the design and manufacture of plastic injection-moulded components, predominantly for the automotive industry.

The Company has a long-established working relationship with Stockton Riverside College, and the NE Polymer Centre especially, who are our No1 training provider for polymer technology. Their dedicated team members have helped us to understand our training needs and have delivered both accredited and bespoke robust training courses including Polymer Technician development and Business Improvement Techniques training.   Stockton Riverside College has also provided other training in many subjects including on-site Skills for Life and at their Site, professional and technical qualifications.  The Company has benefitted as the work and resources that have been put in have ensured that training and skills are aligned to the priorities of the business.

We are committed to the health and safety of our colleagues and work to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.  The Polymer Centre has helped our colleagues to understand the methodology and the benefits and opportunities it creates towards a better working experience, more productivity and a more secure environment. Colleagues have benefited from gaining qualifications and improving basic skills such as literacy and numeracy which will empower them also in their home and personal lives.

These actions promise significant advantages and potential for business growth through more efficient and higher standards of service provision."

Nifco recently won the NE Business Awards “Manufacturing Award” and also the Plastics Industry Awards “Processor of the Year” 2008 and “Best Training & Development Programme” 2007 & 2008.  We are also and Investor In People company. – The list of awards and logos can be found on www.nifcoeu.com