Schneider Electric plans £42m net zero manufacturing plant for Yorkshire

Michael Holder
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Artist impression of the planned Scarborough manufacturing plant | Credit: Schneider Electric
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Artist impression of the planned Scarborough manufacturing plant | Credit: Schneider Electric

Energy management and electrical components giant unveils plans for 'state of the art' facility in Scarborough to help meet growing demand for EVs and renewables

Schneider Electric has announced plans to invest £42m in a new "state of the art" net zero electrical equipment manufacturing plant in North Yorkshire, in response to growing demand for clean technology...

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