Raincoat maker set to create 60 new jobs in Nelson

Famous clothing manufacturer Mackintosh has announced plans to effectively double its manufacturing capability in Lancashire, creating 60 new jobs in the process, a news report in the local business media has recently revealed.

The company has secured a £150,000 grant from Regenerate Pennine Lancashire to expand its factory in the town and used the funding towards building an extension to its factory on Waterford Street in Nelson. It has also purchased additional textile equipment, including sewing and cutting machinery, with the aim of doubling its manufacturing and working capacity.

Stephen Lees, general manager at the plant, said: "Our raincoats are highly detailed and require an enormous amount of skill to produce, so it was important that we invested further in Nelson to retain our highly skilled workforce and take on more staff from the area.

"The approval of the grant from Regenerate was a major factor in the decision to expand the Lancashire site."

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