Siemens Mobility is developing a new train manufacturing plant and supply chain rail village in Goole, East Yorkshire. The facility will provide the location for new-build Piccadilly line tube and future mainline trains. Phased development of the 67-acre site is now underway.

With an investment potential of up to £200m, the new factory could create as many as 700 skilled jobs in engineering and manufacturing, as well as employing an additional 250 people during the construction phase. Estimates also suggest the UK supply chain will benefit from 1700 indirect jobs. Plans in the proposal include the construction and commissioning of buildings, warehouses, offices and stabling sidings.

For further information
www.mobility.siemens.com

A UK-based stamping specialist is targeting over £2m of new opportunities in the rail sector after it launched an engineering consultancy service. Brandauer is approaching rolling stock and infrastructure specialists on projects looking to remove weight from parts. The company’s 15-strong engineering team has been set-up to provide a full design and manufacturing service, collaborating with the client from early-stage development. This strategy will provide customers with access to everything from feasibility studies and prototyping, through to the manufacture of tooling and high-volume production.

For further information
www.brandauer.co.uk

The Gordon Murray Group has revealed plans for new global headquarters at Windlesham in Surrey. The company will build the new technology campus on a 54-acre site, providing facilities for automotive design, engineering and manufacturing. In addition, the 130,000 sq ft development, encompassing three buildings, will see the Gordon Murray Group create more than 100 skilled jobs within the next three years. Phase one will house a vehicle manufacturing centre, customer sales and the Gordon Murray Group heritage collection. The whole site is due for completion by the end of 2024 at a total investment of £50m.

For further information
www.gordonmurraydesign.com

Sheffield Forgemasters is now working with the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP). The company has secured expert consultancy support via the OWGP WEST programme, providing market assessments, feedback, recommendations of next steps and action plans for further support to help accelerate growth within the offshore wind sector supply chain.

Sheffield Forgemasters has also successfully bid for £40,000 of funding via the OWGP Cross-Sector Support Competition, which aims to increase the breadth of the UK offshore wind supply chain by attracting cross-sector engagement and enabling UK companies to join the industry.

For further information
www.sheffieldforgemasters.com

Despite being one of the UK’s most prominent sectors, the metalworking industry is struggling to attract new talent and apprentices. Research recently commissioned by power tools and accessories manufacturer, FEIN, has uncovered that 80% believe there is insufficient incentive to encourage young people into the industry. The report also reveals that 76% think there are fewer younger people entering the metalworking sector year-on-year, while 42% believe the skills shortage will have the biggest impact on the future of the industry.

Download the report at
https://is.gd/unavav