Sheffield City Council (SCC) has approved Boeing’s plans for a manufacturing and research building at the Sheffield Business Park, creating at least 30 jobs and significant supply chain opportunities.
Councillor Mazher Iqbal, cabinet member for business and investment at SCC, said: “We’re delighted that Boeing has chosen Sheffield as the location for its first factory in Europe — a decision that is testament to the great skills and research capability we have in the region.”
James Needham, senior operations manager for Boeing Sheffield, said the company will produce actuation systems for commercial aeroplanes, specifically the Next-Generation 737, 737 MAX and 777.
“We are grateful to the Sheffield and Rotherham communities for supporting our planning application, and we look forward to drawing on local talent and suppliers to make Boeing Sheffield a success.”
Sir Nigel Knowles, chairman of the Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership said: “This multi-million-pound investment is fantastic news; it further endorses the region’s credentials as a global centre for innovation-inspired advanced manufacturing.
A lot of people across the region have worked in partnership to help bring this investment about.”
Keith Ridgway, executive dean of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC, said: “It has always been our ambition that Boeing would one day open a manufacturing facility in Sheffield. This announcement is the culmination of a successful relationship that has developed since the AMRC with Boeing was founded 16 years ago.
“We are delighted that our region has come together to support this investment; it sets us apart as a leading location for high-value advanced manufacturing.”