Sustainable Materials Hub Completed in Rochdale to Boost Manufacturing
What happened
The Sustainable Materials & Manufacturing Centre (SMMC) has been completed at Kingsway Business Park in Rochdale. This 30,000 sq. ft research hub is the first major physical development within the Atom Valley Innovation District (AVID). The SMMC is expected to become a catalyst for growth in advanced manufacturing, machinery, materials, and scientific research.
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Why it matters
The Atom Valley Innovation District, which includes the SMMC, is a 25-acre hub designed to offer 20,000 highly skilled roles in the technology and manufacturing sectors. The completion of the hub is viewed as a major milestone intended to drive investment and jobs in the north of Greater Manchester.
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Who's involved
- AvidAvid, which is bringing together researchers and partners in the region.
- Greater ManchesterGreater Manchester, the metropolitan county benefiting from the new manufacturing hub.
- RochdaleRochdale, the town where the Sustainable Materials & Manufacturing Centre is located.
- University of ManchesterUniversity of Manchester, named as a joint-development partner in the new research hub.
- Andy BurnhamAndy Burnham, who put spades in the ground on the project last year.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Greater ManchesterSpeculative
Greater Manchester could see increased investment and job creation in the technology and manufacturing sectors.
- RochdaleSpeculative
Rochdale might experience increased demand for advanced manufacturing and materials services.
- University of ManchesterSpeculative
University of Manchester might see increased research project funding and partnerships within the hub.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- New innovation hub could drive economic growth in RochdaleRochdale may see significant economic growth and job creation from new innovation hub.Likely
- University of Manchester benefits from new advanced manufacturing hubUniversity of Manchester gains access to major research hub in Greater ManchesterLikely
- New manufacturing hub could boost Manchester City Council's local economyManchester City Council may see increased economic activity from new regional hubPossible
- Regional manufacturing hub may increase pressure on parliament for national policy supportRegional manufacturing hub may increase pressure on parliament for national policy supportPossible
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The entities involved
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Avid
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Greater Manchester
metropolitan county in North West England
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Bev Craig
Labour Politician- Leader of the City of Manchester
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