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Kromek announces Interim Results

Kromek Group plc, a leading developer of radiation and bio-detection technology solutions for the advanced imaging and CBRN detection segments, announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 October 2025.

3 days ago

NETPark company eyes growth with £6m funding package

The Sedgefield-based detection technology business is gearing up for the next phase of growth after securing a £6m funding package from HSBC UK.

Jan 12

NETPark Tenants Named Among North East’s Top Companies of the Year

BusinessLive has revealed its standout North East companies for 2025 and NETPark is proud to see two of its own leading the charge.

Jan 5

Pioneering North East breast cancer research showcased at major international medical imaging conference

Nov 17, 2025

Kromek announces its final results for the year ended 30 April 2025

Kromek, a leading developer of radiation and bio-detection technology solutions for the advanced imaging and CBRN detection segments, announces its final results for the year ended 30 April 2025.

Sep 16, 2025

Kromek Announces Strategic Partnership with Siegrist to Expand European Reach

Kromek Group plc, a leading developer of radiation detection technology, has announced a new partnership with Siegrist GmbH, who are now the official distributors of Kromek products in Germany.

Sep 2, 2025

Kromek Secures £860k in New CBRN Detection Orders and Biosecurity Award from UK Ministry of Defence

Kromek (AIM: KMK), a global detection company delivering best-in-class solutions for the advanced imaging and CBRN detection markets, is...

Aug 11, 2025

Kromek nets further $5 million in ‘landmark’ deal

A technology firm behind equipment used to diagnose serious illness has secured a further $5 million as part of a “landmark” deal.

Jul 29, 2025

First contract award under the UK Government’s Radiological Nuclear Detection Framework

Kromek, the cutting-edge tech firm headquartered at NETPark in Sedgefield, has first contract award under the UK Government’s Radiological Nuclear Detection Framework.

Jul 23, 2025

Kromek Group hails 'milestone' lab expansion

The NETPark- based technology firm behind equipment helping diagnose illness and foil terror plots says it has hit “another major milestone” after completing a factory expansion.

Jul 10, 2025

Kromek’s Capital Markets Day 2025

As a global leader in advanced imaging and CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) detection technology, NETPark-based...

Jun 23, 2025

NETPark-based Kromek delight at £670,000 security deals

NETPark based technology firm behind equipment used to foil terror plots has secured £670,000 supply deals.

May 30, 2025

Kromek heads toward profit following major Siemens health deal

A County Durham technology firm behind equipment helping diagnose illness has posted its first annual profit.

May 9, 2025

Former Falcon swoops in to drive Kromek’s international growth

Kromek Group plc has further strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Michael Stephenson as Commercial & Strategy Director for its Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) division to support the company’s ambitious plans for sustainable growth and global expansion.

May 8, 2025

Technology that can detect difficult to diagnose breast cancer enters prototype stage

The prototype of a new machine that can detect tumours in women with dense breast tissue has been developed by NETPark-based Kromek in partnership with Newcastle Hospitals, Newcastle University and UCL.

Apr 29, 2025