Responsive Engineering

Ian Bell has been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of Pearson Engineering Limited and daughter company Responsive Engineering Limited as Craig Priday steps down as Managing Director of Pearson Engineering Limited after 10 years in the role. Craig’s tenure ends on 2nd April after having led Pearson Engineering’s transition from a family-owned business to a strategic asset for the UK, with contracts spanning major armoured vehicle programmes of the UK MOD and international allies. “I am extremely proud to have …

The installation of a new 800 tonne press brake at Armstrong Works marks the first delivery in a series of investments that will ready Responsive Engineering and its parent company Pearson Engineering, for future growth. Responsive Engineering is a contract manufacturer that supplies to household names in the transport and renewables sectors, as well as to parent company, Pearson Engineering. Pearson Engineering, is a well-known brand across defence, providing lifesaving equipment to global armed forces that defeats explosives and moves …

National Apprenticeship Week aims to raise awareness of the benefits, values and opportunities that apprenticeships can offer. To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2024, we interviewed a former apprentice on his journey to become a fully qualified Welder Fabricator at Responsive Engineering. Which apprenticeship programme did you join at Responsive Engineering? I joined the Responsive Engineering team as an apprentice Welder Fabricator in the summer of 2019. I was interested in this programme as my cousin worked at Armstrong Works and …

Throughout December, we have arranged a number of internal fundraising activities to support Save The Children.  We have raised £450 so far… When it comes to fundraising activities for charities that we care about, all of our Responsive Engineering teams come together. From a cake sale, which shows who the real bakers are, to Christmas Jumper Day, exposing who will go the extra mile to win a competition, our colleagues go above and beyond to participate. We also got together …

We were proud to provide a tour to Lieutenant General Sir Ralph Wooddisse, Commander Field Army, and to Director Land Equipment, Chris Bushell, last week as part of a visit to Armstrong Works. Project teams including apprentices and experienced personnel had the opportunity to meet with the General to learn first-hand how their work contributes directly to the British Army’s readiness, and our national security. Working in partnership with Pearson Engineering Ltd, we are delivering manufactured components for a broad range …

The North East’s industrial capacity has received a significant boost with a host of investments at Armstrong Works announced by our parent company, Pearson Engineering. In a show of confidence in future programmes, Responsive Engineering’s manufacturing potential will be boosted by a new press brake, with a maximum bending force of 800 tonnes. The investment enhances our already proven armour manufacturing capability, allowing heavy armour plate to be shaped and formed without the need for welding.  This retains the blast …