NCC has chosen Cheshire as the initial location of its open-access Carbon Fibre Development Facility, which aims to support the UK's strategic growth sectors.
The national innovation asset will be strategically located at technology partner Cygnet Texkimp's site in Northwich, Cheshire West.
It will house two digitally-enabled development lines for manufacturing carbon fibre, funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), acting as a critical stepping stone to further develop and industrialise advanced material manufacturing capability in the UK.
Businesses accessing the facility benefit from world-class on-site materials expertise, close collaboration with the North West's leading chemical and materials cluster, and – facilitated by NCC - the West of England’s leadership in advanced engineering.
Richard Oldfield, chief executive, NCC, said: "Our new Carbon Fibre Development Facility demonstrates NCC's leadership in advanced material technologies, vital to accelerating the growth and competitiveness of the UK's growth sectors.
"We're delighted to continue our partnership with Cygnet Texkimp to develop this new manufacturing capability for carbon fibre, strategically located to facilitate collaborative partnerships and deliver industrial impact for the UK."
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