Pirelli Carlisle an “Export Champion” – UK Trade And Investment

Pirelli’s Carlisle factory has been given the title ‘Export Champion’ by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) – one of only five successful Cumbrian businesses. The North West region Export Champions programme was launched during Export Week by UKTI regional director, Clive Drinkwater. It forms part of a campaign led by Trade and Investment minister Lord Green to increase the number of British exporters by a quarter, which would boost the economy by £36bn. The idea is that Export Champions will inspire novice exporters to pursue overseas markets.

Pirelli employs 850 people at its Carlisle factory and has active in the city for over 40 years. The base is investing £9m to increase production at its factory, topped up by £2m from the government’s regional growth fund. Michelle Taylor, logistics director for Pirelli UK, who has been nominated as the company’s official mentor for the Export Champions initiative explained: “It is an honour that Pirelli Carlisle has been recognised as an Export Champion by the UK Trade and Investment governing body.
 
“As well as having a successful market in the UK, Pirelli is always looking at ways to develop its overseas markets as a means to grow and develop. As a company, Pirelli would be happy to help share our experiences with other businesses looking to expand into the global market. Some businesses may be challenged with finding growth opportunities in today’s economy but we hope that this award helps to inspire non-exporters to consider setting up markets abroad.”

Formed in 2003, UK Trade and Investment works with UK-based businesses to ensure their success in international markets, and encourage the best overseas companies to look to the UK as their global partner of choice.

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