UK offshore wind manufacturing with record year

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Analysis published today by RenewableUK shows that major investment announcements totalling over £900 million in new factories have been made so far this year in the UK’s offshore wind manufacturing sector – the highest annual amount since the industry began in the UK in 2000. The findings are being highlighted on the first day of the trade association’s Global Offshore Wind conference and exhibition in London.

This week (Tuesday 28th) JDR Cables unveiled plans to build a new factory in Cambois near Blyth in Northumberland, creating 170 jobs, as part of an investment of £130m which will also safeguard 270 jobs at the cable manufacturer’s existing plant in Hartlepool. It’s the latest in a series of major UK offshore wind manufacturing... ... More: Official Press Release RenewableUK

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