# ABB opens $35M earthing and lightning protection plant in Nottingham, UK

ABB opened a new £27 million ($35 million) manufacturing and R&D facility in Nottingham, UK, for its Furse earthing and lightning protection solutions. The 8,800m² plant is over 35% larger than the previous facility and will serve as a global center of excellence.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2025-09-24
- Where: Nottingham, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Value: $35.0M
- Starts operating: 24 Sep 2025
- Status: completed
- Products: earthing and lightning protection solutions, surge protection devices
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [ABB](https://endata.com/companies/1547.md)

## Sources

- [globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/09/24/3155205/0/en/Global-rise-in-extreme-weather-drives-US-35m-ABB-investment-in-new-UK-factory.html), 2025-09-24: "The investment in our new Nottingham facility is part of ABB’s broader strategy to drive innovation and sustainability, expand manufacturing, and shorten supply chains to bring production and R&D closer to customers."

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