McLaren announce Sheffield facility investment at AMRC - Sheffield Chamber reaction

10th February 2017

Supercar manufacturers McLaren have announced a move to Sheffield with a £50m investment in manufacturing facilities in the city.

The launch of a purpose-built production facility next to the University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) is expected to create up to 200 jobs and inject £100m into the Sheffield City Region economy. Commenting on the announcement Richard Wright, Executive Director of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce said: -We welcome the announcement from McLaren it is a very significant endorsement of the investments being made into the technology led advanced manufacturing sector in the Sheffield Region. -It is especially significant as it's another boost, not just for our advanced manufacturing industry but also our knowledge-led local economy. -It builds further on the strong education/employer partnership we've created with our two universities, Sheffield College and UTCs across the city business region, and the focus on ensuring our young people have the right skills to contribute to and meet the demands of a modern economy and workplace. -It is a welcome acknowledgement of the work being done at the AMRC, and, more widely, a real confidence boost for the whole city business region and its future productivity and performance.