# MetLase secures tooling contract with Boeing for Sheffield facility

MetLase, a joint venture between Rolls-Royce and Unipart, has been announced as the tooling and fixture partner for Boeing's new Sheffield facility, initially increasing workforce by 15%.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2018-09-28
- Where: Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Status: completed
- Products: tooling and fixtures for actuation system components
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Boeing](https://endata.com/companies/685.md) (customer)
- [Rolls-Royce](https://endata.com/companies/984.md) (partner)
- [MetLase](https://endata.com/companies/34603.md) (supplier)
- [Unipart](https://endata.com/companies/34604.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [bdaily.co.uk](https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2018/09/28/boeing-contract-sealed-for-sheffield-technology-specialists), 2018-09-28: "The long-term agreement with Boeing marks a new chapter for our business, as it will enable us to become an integral part of its future plans to develop intelligent and connected fixturing and tooling solutions."

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