Three pioneering companies in Lancashire are among the first in the country to benefit from a government-backed programme designed to boost UK manufacturing productivity and growth.
Work has started on a new £12m facility at Samlesbury Aerospace Enterprise Zone, marking the latest phase in its development as a national centre of excellence for advanced engineering and manufacturing.
With the Made in Yorkshire Exhibition just around the corner, the first list of speakers has been announced with key businesses from industry participating.
Dr. Oetker UK has completed a £30m capital investment programme in Leyland. The new production capabilities at the facility means that the capacity potential has doubled.