b'BUILDING SUCCESS The latest advanced manufacturing technology All systems go for advanced manufacturing centre Create Homes announces The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), whichnew development in South originated in Sheffield, has established a new North West base and will move into a purpose-built facility at Samlesbury Enterprise Zone inRibbleMarch 2021. Eight new exclusive barn-style properties will be As a world class centre for advanced manufacturing, The AMRC hasdeveloped off Station Road, Little Hoole, by Create expertise in machining, automation, robotics, digitally assisted assembly,Homes. casting, additive manufacturing, composites, design for manufacturing and testing.The rural plots at The Farriers, which will be brought to the market in 2020, consist of six 4 and As a catalyst for the growth and success of the UK advanced5-bedroom homes, one large detached 4-bed home manufacturing, The AMRC works with manufacturers of all sizes and fromand one large detached 5-bed home. all sectors, helping them turn ideas into commercial applications by addressing the gap between technology, concept and commercialisation. Each has been designed to fit in sympathetically with an existing barn conversion in the locality. All Commercial director, Melissa Conlon, said: We are already working onof the properties will be of high build quality and some exciting projects with a number of Lancashire-based manufacturersoffer exceptional levels of specification throughout, to de-risk their journey into the digitalisation of manufacturing andincluding Siematic kitchen, Neff appliances, security developing new products and processes. systems, block paving and turfed rear gardens, with countryside views to enjoy from each plot. Rapid technological advances and the convergence of physical and digital manufacturing are changing the way manufacturers work, toFollowing the launch of two other successful enable Lancashire companies to compete in the global economy theydevelopmentsSt Petersfields and Ash Meadows in need to adopt new technologies, materials and methodology. Inskipmanaging director at Create Homes, Andrew Wright, said: Following on from the success of our The AMRC NW, through its fully funded ERDF contract, is able to providedevelopments, we are delighted with our acquisition assistance to local manufacturers to enable them to take on the futureof this new development site in South Ribble. It is challenges of leveraging technology to get closer to the end users, toan exciting addition to our expanding portfolio of deliver improved products and user experiences. residential developments.Aldi secures contract in LeylandTwo offices and a former school in Leyland will make way for a new 19,000 sq. ft. Aldi store, after councillors granted planning permissions for the project. Aldi, which is working with planner Avison Young, submitted proposals to South Ribble Borough Council for the build on School Lane last October. However, in March this year, councillors on the planning committee asked for the original design planswhich included grey-black claddingto be reconsidered. The updated designs instead feature a red-brick faade, which have in turn been approved by members.Aldi storebusinessinsouthribble.com 5'