County Durham launches high growth manufacturing agenda

Posted on 13 Oct 2016 by Jonny Williamson

A taskforce which was set up to maximise opportunities for County Durham’s manufacturing and engineering industries has developed a high growth programme drawing on best practice from across the UK.

The Manufacturing and Engineering Taskforce (MET) was formed by Durham County Council and Business Durham to maximise opportunities for the county’s economy and capitalise on inward investment successes, such as Hitachi Rail Europe opening its £82m train building facility in September 2016. The taskforce, comprising public and private sector partners, established a comprehensive list of…

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