# Dräger Group plans new UK facility in North East England

Dräger Group's board has approved plans to acquire land for a potential new facility in the North East of England, larger than its existing Blyth site, to accommodate R&D, manufacturing, sales, service and support. The company employs 450 people in the UK and aims for net zero by 2045.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2024-04-18
- Where: North East England, United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Products: safety and medical technology equipment
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [Dräger](https://endata.com/companies/13807.md)

## Sources

- [zenoot.com](https://zenoot.com/2024/04/18/drager-group-to-make-major-investment-in-new-uk-site/), 2024-04-18: "The board of safety and medical technology manufacturer Dräger Group has approved plans to acquire land for a potential new facility, with a view to keeping its UK headquarters in the North East of England."

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