Aerospace body pulls in £2m for research

RESEARCH into aerospace composites in the region has received £2m following lobbying by the North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA).

The funding for two separate projects will come from the Technology Strategy Board, a Government body responsble for stimulating innovation.

The first project, Intertex, is seeking to cut the cost of composite manufacturing. The funding bid was put forward by NWAA and a group of member companies including Manchester-based Hyde Group and Burnley’s Aircelle. It has received £850,000 which will be matched by the companies involved.

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Another research scheme, I-Composites which is focused on the cost-effective manufacture of high value products within composites, has received £1.1m. This figure will also be matched by NWAA member companies including Crewe’s Bentley Motors and Sigmatex, based in Rochdale.

Martin Wright, chief executive of the NWAA, said: “Composites are a key part of the future of our sector and I am delighted the NWAA has helped play a part in bringing this vital funding to the North West.”