Aerospace and Advanced Engineering
The Blackpool area is an integral part of North West England’s world-class aerospace cluster.
Leading companies located in the area include BAE Systems (aircraft manufacturing and testing), Magellan Aerospace (centre of excellence for hard metal machining), and Force Technology (advanced spring technologies). Major businesses within the wider regional cluster include Rolls-Royce, Thyssenkrupp Aerospace and Collins Aerospace.
A World-Class Industry Cluster
Serving diverse high-technology sectors
Business core competencies include the research, development, manufacture and assembly of high-value, high-precision, robust products that meet the demanding standards of aerospace and related sectors, including automotive, medical, electronics and general industrial.
Excellence in engineering education and research
Blackpool’s established skills base is supported by educational excellence at both college and university levels, and world-leading research in disciplines including manufacturing, advanced materials, electronics and engineering dynamics.
A skilled advanced engineering workforce
A highly skilled technical workforce is at the heart of Blackpool’s offer to engineering businesses. The skilled personnel accessible within 40 minutes’ drive time position it among the UK’s leading aerospace and advanced engineering locations.
Significant cost savings for businesses
Blackpool’s compelling business location offer is completed by a highly competitive cost base. The area’s labour costs and industrial rents deliver significant savings in comparison with England’s other major aerospace and advanced engineering cluster locations.
Enterprise Zone property solutions
The Blackpool area is home to two Enterprise Zones (Blackpool Airport and Hillhouse) focused on advanced technology sectors. Investing businesses can benefit from incentives, including business rates discounts, enhanced capital allowances and simplified planning, helping them to save money and minimise project risk.
A Strong Workforce
13,300
Advanced Manufacturing Workers
6,200
Aerospace and Defense Workers
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