Rolls-Royce‑Royce Invests £19.3m to Boost Turbine Blade Production Rolls-Royce has announced a £19.3m investment in its Advanced Blade Casting Facility (ABCF) in Rotherham, supported by a £2m grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). This £21.3m funding will enhance the facility’s capabilities and productivity, with new specialist machines expected to double output by 2030. Dr Nigel Bird, Executive Vice President of Turbine Systems at Rolls-Royce, commented: "We’re grateful for the support from South Yorkshire’s mayor. This demonstrates how regional government can encourage private investment, helping retain and expand unique UK capabilities while supporting exports. Our team in Rotherham is pushing the boundaries of science every day, and this investment is a vote of confidence in them and the region’s advanced manufacturing skills." The ABCF produces, machines, and inspects intermediate and high-pressure turbine blades for the Trent XWB-84 powering the Airbus A350-900, and the Trent 1000 XE for the Boeing 787. Each high-pressure turbine blade generates the power equivalent of a Formula 1 car, with 60–90 blades in each engine providing the thrust to lift some of the largest and most efficient aircraft. Opened in 2015, the facility employs over 300 people, mostly from the local area, and forms a key part of Rolls-Royce’s world-class UK advanced manufacturing capabilities. #RollsRoyce #Aerospace #AdvancedManufacturing #TurbineTechnology #UKIndustry #EngineeringExcellence #Innovation #Aviation #JetEngines #STEM
