A new report, published on behalf of Business Durham and Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult, shows the significant contribution the North East electronics industry can have on the UK economy. The landscape report of the North East advanced material electronics sector shows that over 7,000 jobs and nearly £900m of gross value added (GVA) is projected be contributed to the UK economy in the next five years. Undertaken by Urban Foresight, the assessment reveals the advanced material electronics sector in the region has potential for "significant growth", and already delivers many jobs and economic benefits.