Other Industries in North England
Whatever your industry, North England offers the total package in terms of business opportunity, skilled, affordable workforce, strong transportation links and quality of life. We also share the English language, making our dynamic region the ideal launching pad into the UK and European markets.
These are key reasons more than 700 North American businesses looking to expand have chosen North England, including the Food and Drink and the Automotive industries.
Food and Drink Industry
North England is the largest food and drink producing region in England and Wales, with more food production companies than any other UK region. We have renowned strengths in dairy production, red meat and cereal processing, as well as in fast-growing areas such as prepared foods, ethnic and specialty foods.
We are home to many of the food and drink industry's biggest brands, such as Nestle, Halewood International, Fox's Biscuits, Heinz, Kellogg's, Patak Foods and Vimto.
The North England food and drink industry mixes multinational companies with a vibrant, growing base of innovative independent companies and small-to-medium businesses. Our region is also a national leader in leading-edge food technology, including food hygiene and traceability, process innovation, lean manufacturing and packaging.
Automotive Industry
One in every five cars produced in the UK is made in North England by Nissan, Europe's most productive car plant for the last eight years. Our Northwest region is the UK's second most important automotive region with an industry value of £9billion and 43,00 automotive employees.
Our region is also a powerhouse in automotive research and design.
The Institute of Automotive and Manufacturing Advanced Practice at Sunderland University is recognized worldwide. Its research includes materials and structural analysis, manufacturing systems and ergonomics.
Durham University's Centre for Automotive Research has expertise in vehicle aerodynamics and hybrid vehicles. Northumbria University's Design School contributes to the industrial design of automotive products.
The Northwest Automotive Alliance (NAA) aims to support the development of World Class Standards of excellence in Manufacture, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Innovation and Workforce Skills for the Northwest Automotive Industry.
Quick, Affordable Expansion
The North of England Inward Investment Agency provides the resources and connections for your company to hit the ground running. Contact us for a free, confidential Business Expansion Assessment.
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GE’s expanding presence with almost 3,000 employees in North England is evidence of the excellent skills base which drives our engineering, infrastructure and money businesses. We view North England as a great springboard for further expansion of our business opportunities. 
