Amazon Delivering on Two-Year UK Plan with Investments in Northamptonshire
About 60 miles northwest of London, Amazon has announced an over $1.3 billion investment into Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. The initiative comes as a part of a two-year plan to invest over $53.6 billion into the UK, planning for upgrades including new fulfillment centers and a tech HQ in Swansea between 2025 and 2027. Around 4,000 permanent jobs and hundreds more seasonal jobs will be created between two Northamptonshire counties. In Kettering, a new 900,000-sq.-ft. major operational facility, capable of processing around 20 million items each week, is anticipated to open before the end of the year. Meanwhile, Northampton will gain one of the most logistically advanced fulfillment centers that can store tens of millions of items across three robotic floors. “This government’s mission is to get Britain working, and we are fully behind all businesses that share our ambition to create jobs in every part of the country,” said UK Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden. “Amazon’s investment will help people move from welfare into work, with rewarding careers and room to progress.”
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International Manufacturer Locates Near Customer Needs
Last week, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced that India-based Supreme Nonwoven Inc. would be establishing its first U.S. manufacturing site in Davidson County. The $25.8 million investment is heading to the city of Lexington, where the advanced nonwoven materials producer will operate out of a new 200,000-sq.-ft. facility. “Lexington offers us a strong base from which to support customers with responsiveness, technical collaboration and reliable execution,” said Supreme Group Director of International Operations Manoj Swain. “As we build this operation, our focus will be on creating the right competencies locally while also drawing on the broader capabilities of the Group to serve regional customer requirements over time.” Supreme Nonwoven’s products are utilized by customers across sectors such as apparel, automotive and filtration. The site will serve as the company’s hub for technical collaboration amongst customers and partners in North America looking for customized material solutions. To support the project, Supreme Nonwoven received a $100,000 performance-based grant from the state’s One North Carolina Fund.
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Maryland Blasts Off With Northrop Grumman
Aerospace and defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman further solidified Maryland’s position as a prime location for aerospace innovation and advanced manufacturing with the opening of a $20 million manufacturing facility in Hanover. The new plant spans 130,000 sq. ft. and will add to the existing 14,000 jobs that Northrop Grumman has created in Maryland. “This new facility will strengthen that legacy while bringing design and production together under one roof, ultimately boosting our efficiency and expanding our capacity,” said Northrop Grumman Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations Nick DiCamillo. “Hanover is a testament to the investments we’ve made to ensure we have the capability to meet our customers’ needs.” The company plans to produce various spacecraft components at the site, aiming to boost Northrop’s U.S. market presence.
Reports compiled and written by London Dinh
