The UK has the largest electronics industry in Europe and the north-west of England is well represented with around 200 foreign-owned companies in the region. Of this, Cumbria has a significant cluster of companies covering specialist areas such as:

• Medical instrumentation and laboratory equipment
  
• Motion control systems
  
• Infra-red optical engineering and suppression systems
  
• PCB assemblies design and manufacture
  
• Ruggedised electronics for harsh environments
  
• Electronics ceramics
  
• Fibre optics
  

The Ideal Environment
Key factors in the attraction and retention of electronics companies within Cumbria include:

• Low operating and accommodation costs
  
• Excellent availability of manufacturing and assembly staff
  
• Strong electronics manufacturing base and supply chain in the area
  
• Ideal location to serve other UK electronics manufacturers
  
• World class suppliers
  

A stable local economy, a skilled and adaptable workforce and competitive labour costs, all contribute to an environment capable of providing a secure and successful future for the Electronics sector.

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