So, with half of 2023 behind us, we’ve seen some tough times what with interest rates and inflation affecting us all! However, behind the façade of the general media, there is still a lot to be positive about in and surrounding UK Manufacturing.
The sheer volume of Good News stories that are coming through remains a truly cause for positivity.
If you’re looking for some good news in these challenging times, look no further than UK manufacturing! We are proud to be leading the way in innovation and excellence, and we invite you to join us in spreading the word. Share these incredible stories and news articles with everyone you know, and let’s make sure that the world knows loud and clear: UK Manufacturing is absolutely fantastic!
British Steel makes £30m port investment
A £30m investment in three new unloaders at Immingham Bulk Terminal is gearing up to play a vital role in the reliable and efficient flow of raw materials to British Steel’s manufacturing operations in Scunthorpe.
The world-class rail-mounted unloaders were built in Germany by Kocks Ardelt Kranbau and transported to the port facility on specialist heavy-lift vessels. The new unloaders benefit from latest technological advances so can handle large volumes of material much more efficiently, as well as having lower electrical demands compared to their predecessors.
This scheme is just one of a series of investments made by Jingye Group since it acquired British Steel in 2020, totalling around £330m. Other significant investments include: a £54m investment in a new billet caster at the company’s Scunthorpe site, a £26m Mast Service Centre for British Steel’s Special Profiles business in Skinningrove, and the £14.6m invested to enhance the company’s energy operations including improvements to recycling works- arising gases and electricity generation.
Marshall Aerospace gets green light for Cranfield relocation
Central Bedfordshire Council has approved Marshall Aerospace’s Outline Planning Application (OPA) paving the way for the relocation of its UK headquarters to a new facility at Cranfield University.
The approval of the OPA validates the general principles of site development for the uses proposed by Marshall and enables the business to begin detailed design work for the first phase of its development at Cranfield in preparation for a Reserved Matters planning application.
“Today’s decision is an exciting milestone in the relocation of our UK Aerospace headquarters,” said Marshall Group CEO Kathy Jenkins. “Central Bedfordshire Council’s planning team and Cranfield University have been invaluable partners and supporters of our shared vision for the future of our Aerospace business.
“We are also very grateful to all the residents and representatives of local communities for their active engagement throughout the consultation process. As we work through the next level of detail with our partners and stakeholders, we will continue our dialogue with the local community to ensure we maximise the value of our presence in the region.”
Siemens’ new 700-job Goole factory gets multi-million pound Tube boost
A new Siemens train factory which is due to create 700 jobs in Goole, along with 1,700 more in the supply change, has been given a further multi-million pound boost.
The £200m Goole Railway Village, first announced in 2018, in now nearing completion. Local politicians have described it as an opportunity to “put Goole on the map”.
Now, a further £7m is being invested into a new components facility at the site, which make parts for London Underground trains. The latest development is likely to create 30 additional jobs.
£18.98 billion: The amount Ford, Bentley Motors, Nissan, Jaguar Land Rover and Stellantis
have already pledged to invest in the UK’s automotive sector as they switch to electric vehicle production.
In addition to the above, BMW is reportedly set to announce plans to invest hundreds of millions of pounds at its MINI plant in Oxford.
We don’t make anything anymore? With an annual output of £183 billion, the UK is the 9th largest manufacturer in the world. 2.5million people are employed in this vital sector.
Caterham, Smith & Nephew, Hill Helicopters, Munro, Tata, Sheffield Forgemasters, Wren, Eurostampa, McMurtry, Crown, Etex, Stannah, SeAH Wind, JDR Cable Systems, Ciner, Danish Crown, Oatly, Siemens, TopHat, Brompton, Envision AESC and Rolls-Royce are just some of the manufacturers set to open new factories in the UK.
BAE Systems’ vast Devonshire Dock Hall
Home to the UK’s submarine programmes for almost 40 years – is the largest facility of its type in Europe.
Opened in 1986 when the site was operated by Vickers (VSEL), all the Royal Navy’s Vanguard class and Astute class submarines have been built at the 270,000 sq ft facility with construction of the Dreadnought class underway at the Cumbrian site.
BAE Systems has invested more than £1 billion in advanced technology and upgraded infrastructure at its Barrow shipyard to enable it to deliver Dreadnought, with £450 million of further investment to be made over the life of the programme.
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