Hartlepool-based ExMesh Engineering is set for significant expansion this year following investment totalling around £500,000. A specialist in metal fabrication, ExMesh Engineering will also embark on a recruitment drive later in 2025 as it introduces a range of new services to meet growing customer demand. Investments include a new laser cutter that can process carbon steel, mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium, while a new press brake allows ExMesh to handle intricate metal bending and folding tasks. The company also has a cobot welding system to help support the company’s clients, which come from sectors such as construction, architecture, industrial and retail. More information www.exmeshengineering.com