# Boeing opens new aircraft parts factory in Sheffield, UK

Boeing opened its new Fabrication factory in Sheffield, its first manufacturing site in Europe. The £40 million, 6,200-square-metre facility produces actuation system components for the 737 and 767 jets and employs 52 people.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2018-10-25
- Where: Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Value: $52.0M (40.0M GBP)
- Jobs: 52
- Starts operating: 25 Oct 2018
- Status: completed
- Capacity: thousands of parts each month
- Products: actuation system components for 737 and 767 wing trailing edge
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Boeing](https://endata.com/companies/685.md)

## Sources

- [boeing.mediaroom.com](https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=130324), 2018-10-25: "This is a fabulous example of how we are engaging global talent to provide greater value to our customers."
- [thisismoney.co.uk](https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-6315711/Boeing-dishes-boost-UKs-manufacturing-sector-opens-vast-40m-plant-Sheffield.html), 2018-10-25: "Our decision to start manufacturing high-value components in the UK is a step-change in our engagement and a further example of Boeing’s commitment to grow here."
- [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-lands-boeings-first-european-manufacturing-facility), 2018-10-25: "Boeing choosing the heart of South Yorkshire as its first European home is testament to the reputation of Sheffield as a centre of innovation."
- [thestar.co.uk](https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/exclusivea-boeing-plans-second-multi-million-pound-factory-in-sheffield-552389), 2018-10-26: "Boeing is set to build another multi-million pound factory in Sheffield, The Star can reveal."
- [thestar.co.uk](https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/made-in-sheffield-boeing-and-the-man-behind-its-new-aps40m-factory-231784), 2018-11-01: "The fact that 147 components on those planes will be made in Sheffield gives me a huge sense of pride."
- [cleanroomtechnology.com](https://cleanroomtechnology.com/boeing-uk-opens-aircraft-part-factory-in-sheffield-148779), 2018-11-07: "We appreciate all the community support for Boeing’s new advanced manufacturing factory in the UK."

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