UMi help Morpeth business secure £174k grant to expand and create new jobs
Clifton Engineering, a long-established precision engineering and polyurethane moulding company based in Morpeth, Northumberland, has secured a £174,000 grant from the Business Growth Fund. This funding will support the company’s ambitious expansion plans, enabling it to enhance its polyurethane moulding capacity and invest in new CNC machines and cutting-edge technology.
Founded in 1993, Clifton Engineering has built a reputation for producing bespoke, high-quality components and assemblies for a wide range of industries. The company’s expertise spans several key sectors, including CNC machining, conventional machining, EDM machining, toolmaking, polyurethane tool design, moulding and encapsulation, cable assembly, 3D printing, and laser engraving.
The new funding will allow Clifton Engineering to further invest in expanding its operations at its Morpeth facility on Coopies Haugh, Coopies Lane. This expansion will result in the creation of six new jobs, as well as the safeguarding of five existing roles. The company also anticipates that the project will generate additional employment opportunities in the future.
The scheme is funded by the North East Combined Authority, Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council and Sunderland City Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and is delivered by UMi.
Andrew Pearson, Managing Director of Clifton Engineering, expressed his gratitude for the support received during the funding process. “We are excited to embark on the next phase of our growth journey, which will help us tap into new, expanding markets and industrial sectors. I’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Shona Clark-Business Growth and Investment Manager from Business Northumberland - the newly established business support service from Northumberland County Council, and Phil Davidson-Advisor at UMi for their invaluable support in securing this funding,” Pearson said.
Cllr Richard Wearmouth, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Supporting Business and Opportunities at Northumberland County Council commented: "It is fantastic to see the continued growth of Morpeth based Clifton Engineering being fully realised through this funding. The investment will ensure that the company has the ability to meet its ambitions right here in Northumberland whilst creating further high value jobs in the rural economy."
Philip Davidson, Adviser working on the Business Growth Fund at UMi added: "Supporting Clifton Engineering to secure this funding has been hugely rewarding. This investment empowers them to expand, access new markets, and take on bigger projects, positioning them as a global leader in polyurethane engineering. At UMi, we’re proud to help businesses do more and go further by unlocking funding that fuels innovation, growth, and local job creation in the North East."
The grant will play a key role in helping Clifton Engineering position itself as a leader in polyurethane engineering, supporting its growth in existing markets and opening doors to new opportunities. The investment in new technology and expanded capacity will allow the company to offer even more advanced solutions to its customers, driving further success and innovation in the years to come.