Nottingham, UK — L.B. Foster is proud to announce the expansion of its state-of-the-art Manufacturing Centre of Excellence (MCoE) in Nottingham, marking a major milestone in the UK’s industrial capabilities and reinforcing its position as a global leader in transport and nuclear infrastructure innovation.
As the transport and energy sectors face increasing pressure to meet 21st-century sustainability goals, L.B. Foster’s investment in advanced manufacturing is a strategic response to the demand for next-generation engineering, technical agility, and scalable production.
Spanning 40,000 sq ft, the purpose-built MCoE is designed to support complex prototyping, bespoke assemblies, and high-volume production. It addresses technical challenges across urban mobility, freight logistics, high-speed rail, and nuclear applications. By integrating advanced fabrication techniques, precision engineering, and digital workflows, the facility delivers resilient, future-ready solutions to some of the world’s most demanding infrastructure projects.
A Technology-Led Ecosystem for Global Infrastructure
Neil Sheffield, Managing Director of L.B. Foster Europe, commented: “The expansion of our Manufacturing Centre of Excellence demonstrates our commitment to growing our capability and capacity. This is far more than a manufacturing site—it’s a fully integrated, technology-led ecosystem where mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering expertise converge to support end-to-end industry applications. Our vertically integrated capability—consolidated under one roof—positions us as a single-source partner, streamlining supply chains and executing at scale.
“This expansion underscores our commitment to innovation, strengthens operational agility, and empowers us to provide resilient, future-ready solutions for some of the world’s most complex and demanding transport and nuclear projects.”
From metro systems and high-speed rail to freight logistics and nuclear control rooms, L.B. Foster’s MCoE empowers governments, contractors, and OEMs with high-performance, cost-effective, and technically sophisticated fabrication solutions.
The MCoE is access-controlled and monitored 24/7/365, with industry-standard health and safety protocols. Its scalable operations support both one-off prototypes and full production runs for national and continental initiatives.
Visit the Manufacturing Centre of Excellence
L.B. Foster invites industry professionals to experience innovation first-hand at its Nottingham facility. To arrange a visit, please contact David Clarke, Sales and Marketing Director – Europe, at [email protected]
Additionally, L.B. Foster’s Inform Customer Information Display and Software business has relocated from Crocus Street to the new Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at 6 The Midway, Lenton, Nottingham, NG7 2TS.
To find out more about the MCoE and its capabilities, please read Centrifuge, L.B. Foster’s bi-annual publication.