Rolls-Royce has announced a £300 million investment in its manufacturing and engineering facilities across the UK, a move that will benefit sites in Derby, Bristol, Glasgow, Rotherham and Warwickshire. The company says the plans will ensure its UK infrastructure can meet manufacturing demand and support the development of future aerospace programmes.
Investment across five UK sites
Derby, which houses Rolls-Royce's Civil Aerospace operations, will receive more than £140 million to fund new engineering and manufacturing services, enable future growth, and improve the work environment for employees. A further £90 million will be invested in a facility upgrade programme in Bristol, which the company says will enhance operational delivery, digital security, and programme output for customers.
An investment of £43 million at Inchinnan, Glasgow, will introduce machinery to enable new engine components to be manufactured, while £19 million will go to Rotherham's Advanced Blade Casting Facility. The village of Ansty, about 5 miles from Coventry's city centre, will benefit from a £5 million investment in machine upgrades to enhance manufacturing capability and efficiency.
Statements from leadership
Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic said: "Our manufacturing facilities in the UK are home to the very best of British engineering talent. This £300 million investment is a clear statement of our intent. Rolls-Royce is committed to growing the UK’s advanced manufacturing sector and we are proud to be building infrastructure needed to power Britain's future."
He added: "World-class facilities across the UK will ensure that Rolls-Royce remains a global leader in both commercial aviation and sovereign defence, while supporting thousands of highly skilled jobs both directly and through our supply chain."
Government response
Chancellor John Healey said: "This £300 million investment by Rolls-Royce is a powerful vote of confidence in Britain's future and in the economic stability this Government is delivering."
He continued: "From Derby and Bristol to Rotherham, Glasgow and Warwickshire, it will back skilled jobs, strengthen our sovereign industrial capability, and help drive growth in communities across the United Kingdom." He added that at a time of increasing global competition, Britain must be the best place in the world to invest, innovate and build, and that the announcement shows confidence in the country is growing.
