Stantec, the global sustainable design and engineering consultancy, has been chosen to deliver integrated design services for Agratas. Tata Group’s global battery business is constructing a battery cell manufacturing facility on the Gravity Smart Campus in Somerset.

The new manufacturing facility comprises three buildings along with associated ancillary structures and is anticipated to generate up to 4,000 on-site jobs throughout the project’s lifespan, along with additional employment opportunities in the supply chain.

The factory will produce battery cells that will contribute to the UK’s energy transition and power electric vehicles. As one of the largest facilities of its kind in Europe, the project marks a substantial manufacturing investment in the UK automotive and manufacturing sectors.

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