Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing
Lancashire is a modern, dynamic business centre which attracts an increasingly diverse range of businesses. With a £20 billion economy, it is one of the largest sub-regions in Britain. Lancashire has been the engineering and manufacturing powerhouse of the UK for 200 years. It has been a leader of the UK's aerospace and advanced manufacturing industry.
Lancashire is at the forefront of investment in advanced engineering and manufacturing in the UK, with regional expertise that includes aerospace, automotive, chemicals, advanced flexible materials and technical textiles. Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing is a key sector which is vital to both the UK and Northwest regional economy, providing significant export revenue for the country. The advanced engineering sector covers a diverse range of disciplines including mechanical, electrical/electronic, chemical, textiles, aerospace and automotive and consequently has many stakeholders.
