Schneider Electric is investing £42m in a new manufacturing facility in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
According to a company statement, more than 200 jobs will be created to meet the increased demand for electrical equipment to drive the UK’s move to cleaner energy.
The site is almost triple the size of Schneider Electric’s existing Scarborough facility, it cited. It is poised to become a net-zero plant and will use modern technology to reduce energy waste and maximise the use of renewable energy, the statement added. It is expected to be net-zero in Scope 1 and 2 emissions when it opens in early 2025.
The current Scarborough manufacturing base employs 450 people. It specialises in the manufacture of low-voltage switchgears which protect and distribute electricity.
Kelly Becker, president at Schneider Electric, UK & Ireland, Belgium & Netherlands, said: “Sustainability is at the core of our purpose, culture and business. We’re proud to be investing in and developing innovative solutions which will deliver immediate and lasting decarbonisation in the UK, while bolstering the creation of local, green jobs in Yorkshire.
“The region has long been part of our operational presence in the UK, and we’re excited to expand this as part of our commitment to investing in the UK’s green economy. The new facility in Scarborough represents a pillar of innovation in net-zero, and one which will be an industry benchmark for the transition to sustainable, energy efficient buildings.”
Operations will relocate to the new facility at Scarborough Business Park, less than 500m from Schneider Electric’s existing premises. Schneider Electric will be its anchor tenant, which will be managed by principal contractor Caddick Developments.