One of the world's largest aerospace companies has committed more than 20m to a new production facility in theSheffield City Region in the latest investment coup for the area.

Boeing is to manufacture high-tech components for its next-generation 737, 737 MAX and 777 aircraft. The systems will be used on the trailing edge of wings of these models.

The facility, to be named Boeing Sheffield, will produce actuators in Boeing's first manufacturing facility in Europe.

"The UK provides Boeing with the talent and infrastructure we need to grow and maintain a high level of productivity and quality to meet our significant order book," said Sir Michael Arthur, president of Boeing Europe and managing director of Boeing UK and Ireland.

"We are proud to expand our relationship with the U.K. still further with Boeing Sheffield. Our decision to start manufacturing high-value components in the UK is a step-change in our engagement and a further example of Boeing's commitment to grow here, supporting the UK's long-term prosperity."

Boeing Sheffield will employ approximately 30 workers when it opens as part of BCA's Fabrication operations and will work closely with Boeing Portland, a center of excellence for complex machining, gear systems and flight controls.

The establishment of Boeing Sheffield will also open up new opportunities for UK suppliers to bid for work.

Subject to local authority and other relevant planning permissions, the proposed 25,000 sq ft Boeing Sheffield facility will be built alongside the University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing (AMRC), the machining and materials research campus founded in 2001 by Boeing and the University of Sheffield.

"This announcement is the culmination of a successful relationship that has developed since the AMRC was founded and reinforces that our region is a leading location for high-value advanced manufacturing," said Professor Keith Ridgway, executive dean of the AMRC with Boeing.

"We look forward to supporting Boeing and continuing to ensure that U.K. manufacturers remain competitive, through access to our expertise here at the AMRC."

Boeing expects to recruit UK employees for the site as early as 2018, capitalising on the skilled workforce in Sheffield as well as the AMRC's capabilities. The business also plans to initiate a major research and development programme with the AMRC to develop new manufacturing techniques that can be applied in the new Boeing Sheffield facility.

The Sheffield City Region Combined Authority will support this through the provision of grant funding, subject to agreeing the formal terms and conditions of that funding.

Earlier this month, luxury supercar maker McLaren Automotive revealed plans to open a 50m manufacturing plant at the AMRC.

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