Forgemasters starts construction of £350m machine shop in Sheffield

Forgemasters has begun construction of a £350m machine shop on Weedon Street near Meadowhall, Sheffield, to house 17 large vertical turning lathes for making nuclear-grade castings and forgings for the UK defence programme. The building is expected to be complete in 2028.

“The company’s recapitalisation programme is designed to secure long-term sovereign capability for the UK and its allies’ defence needs and will positively affect the company’s delivery performance, as older machinery is replaced, and new facilities are brought online.”thestar.co.uk

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