INVEST IN TEES VALLEY
Caroline Vandedrinck, senior vice-president, materials & services, Willis Lease Finance Corporation
We chose Tees Valley because it combines a rich aviation heritage with a highly skilled workforce and excellent transport links. Teesside International Airport provides an ideal base for our operations, while the region ' s ambition for growth, investment and innovation makes it an attractive location for our long-term plans.
Leon Flexman, corporate affairs director, X-energy
We chose Tees Valley as the preferred first site to build a new power plant of up to 12 advanced modular reactors because Hartlepool and the wider Teesside area boast an existing nuclear power plant and unmatched industrial heritage. The advanced nuclear sector demands a highly skilled workforce and we are committed to harnessing this region ' s historic nuclear and engineering pedigree to deliver long-term, highquality careers right here on Teesside.
Jean-Francois Mercure Burroughs, vice-president operations, Behaviour Interactive
We chose Tees Valley because of its exceptional pool of game development talent. Our acquisition of SockMonkey Studios in 2023- our first European investment- helped us find a team driven by a passion for creating great games and player experiences built on creativity, innovation, technical excellence and strong values that mirrored our own. This has played a critical part in Behaviour ' s continued growth and success on a global scale.
Simon Cracknell, sales & marketing director, Airbourne Colours
We chose Tees Valley because it gives us the right base to grow our aircraft paint portfolio and invest in local talent through our Aircraft Painting Trainee Programme. The region’ s skills, infrastructure and aviation focus make it an ideal place for Airbourne Colours to expand and succeed.
Rich Dennis, managing director, Northern Endurance Partnership
We chose Tees Valley because it embodies a pioneering industrial spirit now driving the UK’ s clean energy future, alongside a highly supportive local environment spanning political stakeholders, trade bodies, education and supply chains. Teesside is helping build a new CCS industry while positioning the region at the forefront of sustainable reindustrialisation.
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