Global manufacturing excellence

Barnsley has been renowned for engineering excellence for over 200 years. It is home to world-leading companies such as Kostal, Koyo Bearings and Qualter Hall.

Research and development

The South Yorkshire area also boasts an unrivalled range of R&D expertise. Both Sheffield universities have excellent research credentials in engineering and materials, plus there are independent research organisations including the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Rotherham with Boeing, Casting Technology International (Cti), TWI’s Yorkshire Technology Centre, Corus’ Swinden Technology Centre, Glass Technology Services and the NAMTEC, the National Metals Technology Centre.

Supply Chain

The Barnsley manufacturing and engineering heritage means that there is a ready-made supply chain for AMM companies. From the production and supply of metals and composite materials, to expertise in contract machining, joining, fabricating etc, and component supplies, virtually everything you need is readily available. In many cases your suppliers and customers are within easy reach.

Skilled labour

Again the South Yorkshire region’s history of advanced engineering, has led to the development of a skilled and experienced workforce. This workforce is supplemented annually by the engineering graduates of the Sheffield universities and the FE/HE colleges in the area. Barnsley is located at the centre of UK’s advanced manufacturing heartland, and offers numerous benefits for companies locating here. These include;

• Range of Property / Development options: Barnsley offers a range of high quality property and development options for AMM companies. These include Shortwood, Ashroyd, Capital Park and the Dearne Valley. There is a wide variety of properties available from small industrial / hybrid units to larger industrial / warehouse units, and development sites available for custom Design & Build opportunities.

• Quality of life: Barnsley is a great place to live. Whether you’re looking for the attractions of life in the larger towns and cities (e.g. Leeds & Sheffield), the appeal of the Peak District National Park, or you wish to live in some of the attractive villages in the rural parts of Barnsley Borough; a range of property options are available. The area also offers one of the best value environments to live in, meaning your income goes further and offers you a higher standard of living than many other parts of the country.

• Location: Barnsley is an excellent location, situated in the middle of the UK. It offers excellent access to the remainder of the UK’s mainline rail and motorway networks. There are five international airports within a 90 minute drive of the Town, including Doncaster-Sheffield Robin Hood Airport, Manchester International Airport, Nottingham East Midlands Airport, Leeds-Bradford Airport, and Humberside Airport. The east coast deepwater ports on the Humber are only 50 miles away.

• Investor Support: We offer a comprehensive range of support services to investors including; expert assistance identifying and accessing all potential sources of grant and, if appropriate, commercial funding; assistance with recruitment and training of staff; relocation support for key staff moving to the area; and other support and facilitation wherever required. This is all provided through a dedicated Investment Manager – a single point of contact for all your needs relating to the project.