Manufacturing centre provides boost for sector

Monday, 6 October 2014 00:00

Manufacturers say a new engineering centre of excellence in Douglas is a positive move for the Island.

The Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre, which has undergone a £1 million refit, will be officially opened this month.

Chris Allen is chairman of the manufacturing and technical industries committee - he says a lack of facilities has been a real concern:

The development means double the number of students can now undertake apprenticeships - Chris says it's important to encourage young people:

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