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Advanced Manufacturing
Barrow is at the forefront of advanced manufacturing activity in Cumbria. The town delivers manufacturing
excellence in shipbuilding, submarine and sub-sea technology. In addition to the servicing and supply chain
opportunities linked to the £40bn Dreadnought programme, there is an identified opportunity to develop a new
Advanced Manufacturing Innovation district. Barrow needs to be responsive to drivers of change to maintain its
competitive position, including:
▪ Industrial digitalisation and automation
▪ Decarbonisation and energy efficiency
▪ Advanced materials and additive manufacturing
Case Study: Safeguarding Jobs at Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark is one of Barrow’s major employers. The
site manufactures tissue products, including Andrex and
Kleenex, and employs approximately 400 people. An
£85m investment has been secured to install state-of-
the-art technology to drive manufacturing efficiency and
long-term sustainable growth for the company, thereby
safeguarding jobs.
The investment will enable Kimberly-Clark to improve
production, make operations more efficient and will
strengthen innovation capabilities.
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