Case studies
The following case studies provide examples of UK-based companies in the advanced engineering sector that have developed their international trade or foreign companies that have successfully invested in the UK.
Best of British - Comau Estil
Since the first trip to India in 2007, Comau Estil has continued to work closely with UK Trade & Investment.
Opportunities in 3D - Delcam
Delcam, a leading supplier of advanced CADCAM solutions for the manufacturing industry, explores new opportunities and contacts with the help of UK Trade & Investment
Ford Motor Company
As a result of investment totalling over £775m over recent years, Ford has turned its Dagenham Diesel Centre into its global centre for diesel engineering design and production.
UK Innovation in India - Cobham plc
Cobham Plc is placing itself firmly on the radar of Indian aerospace and defence industries.
The best of Japan - in the UK. Yamazaki Mazak UK Limited
Two-times Queens Award recipient Yamazaki Mazak UK Ltd. has been a major exporter from the UK since 1987
Seagate
One of the most advanced nanoelectronics manufacturing facilities in the world is Seagate’s plant at Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
Renishaw plc
Since the early 1970’s Renishaw has been a leading innovator in metrology equipment.Renishaw plc
Prodrive Ltd
Prodrive is one of the world’s largest motorsport and vehicle technology businesses with annual revenues exceeding £100m.
National Semiconductors
National Semiconductors has been making silicon chips at its Greenock plant for over 35 years.
Advanced Composites Group, Advancing on India
Advanced Composites Group, based in the UK, is exploring opportunities in India with the help of UK Trade & Investment.Advance Composites Group
Boeing in Britain
Boeing continues to invest in the UK through research and development collaborations with universities in Sheffield, Cambridge and Farnborough.
Modec (Low Carbon Automotive)
Modec is set to lead the way in zero-emission transport vehicles in the UK, across Europe and the Americas.
Delta Motorsport (Low Carbon Automotive)
Delta Motorsport has used its racing car experience to develop a powerful four-seater electric car, capable of travelling longer distances, at higher speeds than other models currently available.
Lotus Cars (Low Carbon Automotive)
Lotus Cars has taken a holistic approach to climate change, developing innovations that change both the cars their customers drive, and the way in which they drive them.
Vector - driven to succeed
When German company Vector Informatik was planning to set up a presence in the UK, UK Trade & Investment and regional development agency Advantage West Midlands helped to smooth the way.Vector UK Ltd
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