Invest in York & North Yorkshire

🤝 Congratulations to this innovative Polish biotech company for investing in York and North Yorkshire. Founder Joanna will develop Stoma Alert from her new UK base at York St. John University. She told us why she chose our region: "We came to York one day and we spent a few hours here chatting with the university and I knew it was the place I wanted to cooperate with. People are friendly and open-minded here and that's what we were looking for. "Our company will develop new medical devices here in the UK but especially in York. The first device will be Stoma Alert which will remotely support stoma patients." This fantastic news comes after we welcomed a delegation of Polish biotech companies in partnership with the Department for Business and Trade, City of York Council, North Yorkshire Council, York St. John University, Central European BioForum, Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) and the University of York for the PL-UK Building Bridges Programme.

📰 NEWS: There is a bright outlook in York and North Yorkshire as Ellis Patents supports the solar installation at York Minster (Chapter of York) Partnerships like this will help our region reach its full potential and Ellis Patents and York Minster have built a strong relationship over the years. Ellis Patents supplied the project with cable cleats, which will be essential in securely containing electrical cable, ensuring safety and efficiency. This joint effort will generate 70,000 kWh annually, covering a third of York Minster's electricity requirements. On installation, Ellis Patents said: "While this is not our largest project, it is important for our and York Minster's shared commitment to net-zero. This partnership continues to inspire us, blending heritage and innovation. We’re proud to be part of this journey towards a greener future with York Minster."

The Invest in York and North Yorkshire team started the year strong visiting The Tofoo Co with David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire. Thanks you to founders Lydia and Dave Knibbs for a fantastic tour, talking to us about your growth plans and giving us a taste of this top product. Tofoo has invested £10 million and grown rapidly to become the UK's best selling tofu product and take the second top spot in the meat-free category. Our region has the foundations for businesses to build, grow and make their mark - locally, nationally and globally. Tofoo is another great example.

📰 NEWS: I'Anson Bros Ltd has invested more than £20 million in York and North Yorkshire. The construction of Waterloo House - a new animal feed mill built in Thirsk - has been completed after more than a decade in the making. It is the largest-ever investment by the Masham firm, which will celebrate its 125th anniversary next year. Waterloo House will focus on the production of the firm’s bulk feed, providing consistency of supply to customers. The Masham mill will continue to produce compound animal feeds, as well as concentrating on its micronizing business and its equine feed, which is exported to more than 46 countries worldwide. York and North Yorkshire is a thriving manufacturing region with leading and specialist companies, providing direct-to-market and supply chain products. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dzrVj4rd

We are celebrating one of our key employers in York and North Yorkshire after the company invested more than £85 million in new facilities. Thank you to Nestlé for providing a tour to the Invest in York and North Yorkshire team and David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire. The team learned how the investment has improved the efficiency of the factory and driven forward the research and development department. Our region has the foundations for businesses to build, grow and make their mark - locally, nationally and globally. Nestle is a great example of that. It was also fantastic to hear about the company's commitment to our region. Mark Davies, MD of Nestlé Confectionery UK&I, told us after the tour:   "As a large local employer and one with a long history and heritage connected with the local community, I was proud to be able to share Nestlé’s ongoing commitment to our York site. "We also discussed our contribution to the local economy through our site and our people, as well as the current and future opportunities for Nestlé to make a positive difference to the York community and economy.”

📰 NEWS: Severfield has secured a contract to support the construction of Ørsted's Hornsea 3 project - the world's largest offshore wind farm. The York and North Yorkshire manufacturer will make key components for the project, including boat landings and ladders, anode cagers and supported internal platforms. Severfield's involvement in Hornsea 3 positions them as a key player in the renewable energy sector, with much more to come. As part of #NationalManufacturingDay earlier this year, our manufacturing sector lead Mark Bates officially opened Severfield's new Apprentice Training School at their Dalton Factory in Thirsk. Things are made in York and North Yorkshire. We are a thriving manufacturing region with leading and specialist companies, providing direct-to-market and supply chain products. Photos: Ørsted and Severfield

📰 NEWS: The Reed Boardall Group is making the most of its multi-million pound investment into its York and North Yorkshire base. The investment enabled the Boroughbridge-based business to expand capacity and create the UK's most extensive and modern cold storage. It means Reed Boardall is now seeing utilisation volumes, turnover and profit increase across all areas of the business. With a fleet of 200 vehicles operating 24 hours a day, year-round, the company delivers 12,000 pallets of frozen food on a daily basis. York and North Yorkshire is a thriving manufacturing region with leading and specialist companies, providing direct-to-market and supply chain products. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eTrsHqXS

We are championing Harrogate and York's UK-leading cluster of technology companies. The strength of the sector attracted a visit from the Department for Business and Trade's Head of Technology and her team to see how York and Harrogate businesses have driven innovation and growth. The visit included a preview of the new Works and Technology Hub at York Minster (Chapter of York) with the support of Laura and Alexander as well as the Institute for Safe Autonomy. Thank you to Ray from York-based Adtran, Simon from ETAS and Bryn from Harrogate-based InhealthcareUK for talking the Department for Business and Trade through the technology your companies have developed and why businesses can thrive when they Invest in York and North Yorkshire.

We are building international partnerships and showcasing the innovation taking place right across York and North Yorkshire. On Monday, we welcomed the Department for Business and Trade and a delegation of Indian business owners developing new solutions for hearing aids, diagnostics and physiotherapy in the health tech sector. Thanks to our partners who gave the delegation a big York and North Yorkshire welcome. Fantastic work by York St. John University, University of York, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), York Health Economics Consortium, City of York Council and North Yorkshire Council. Our region's excellent and growing number of research centres and world-leading universities, along with the demographic of our population means that we can be a major player in global healthcare. It's another reason why businesses Invest in York and North Yorkshire.

📰 NEWS: Tadweld Limited is investing more than £1 million in York and North Yorkshire. The investment will enable the manufacturer to significantly expand its operations with a new building, adjacent to its site in Tadcaster. It will also create 30 more high-quality and skilled jobs over the next five years. Over the past four decades, Tadweld has grown from a local fabrication business to a trusted engineering partner for leading brands across Europe. Things are made in York and North Yorkshire. We are a thriving manufacturing region with leading and specialist companies, providing direct-to-market and supply chain products. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5AXkiF8