McLaren to create 200 jobs with new £50m plant

According to a recent article on theguardian.com, McLaren Automotive is to create more than 200 jobs in Sheffield, UK with a new £50m manufacturing plant.

10 Feb 2017

McLaren to create 200 jobs with new £50m plant

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It is further reported that the McLaren composites technology centre will build carbon-fibre chassis for future McLaren sports cars. Full production will begin at the site by 2020.

For more, read the full article by Graham Ruddick on www.theguardian.com.

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