A Guide to Business in Birmingham A Guide to Business in Birmingham | Page 7
A guide to business in Birmingham
Automotive
Birmingham currently generates 60 per cent of the UK’s automotive
research and development (11) and is home to 1,400 automotive
businesses including JCB, Aston Martin, Toyota, Honda, MG Motor
and Jaguar Land Rover.
The city’s network of suppliers covers all aspects of the automotive supply chain,
including metal pressings, electronics and automotive plastics.
Recent data from 2013 has shown a resurgence in the automotive industry, after a period of
decline. Jaguar Land Rover reported record car sales figures for 2013, which has led to the need
for 2,000 more employees (13). This is just one sign that the automotive industry in Birmingham still
has a lot to offer and will continue to remain a strong factor in the city’s business portfolio.
Source: smmt.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/SMMT-2013-Motor-Industry-Facts-guide.pdf
This map illustrates the quantity of investments made in 2012, clearly showing Birmingham
as a popular automotive area.
The Government’s new Advanced Propulsion Centre, may also be housed in Birmingham,
which could make the UK a leading global player of ultra-low carbon vehicle technology.
Popular areas for manufacturing firms include Fort Dunlop on the North East of the city,
the nearby Midpoint Park or Longbridge.
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