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Millions earmarked for Carlisle factory
Tyre manufacturer Pirelli has announced a multi million pound investment in its Carlisle factory. The Italian firm will spend £11.4 million in research and development, creating 37 new jobs and protecting a further 120 more.
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Pirelli investment: Full report
The announcement that Pirelli is going to invest over twenty million pounds in its plant in Carlisle has been warmly welcomed by civic and business leaders in the city.
The world famous tyre manufacturer from Milan made the commitment after winning two million pounds from the Government's regional growth fund. Andy Burn sent this report.
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Carlisle Pirelli: Huge cash boost
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Carlisle MP reaction to Pirelli investment
John Stevenson, the MP for Carlisle, has spoken to ITV Border about his reaction to the news that millions of pounds wil be invested into the Pirelli factory in Carlisle. The move will both create and safeguard jobs there.
£11.4m investment for Pirelli
Tyre manufacturer Pirelli has announced a multi million pound investment in its Carlisle factory.
The Italian firm will spend £11.4 million in research and development, creating 37 new jobs and protecting a further 120 more.
The announcement was made at a British Business forum in London this morning.
Last year the company recieved government money as part of a project to boost economic growth. The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said:
Business Secretary Vince Cable added:
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Carlisle Pirelli: Huge cash boost
Tyre manufacturer Pirelli has announced a multi million pound investment in its Carlisle factory.