Brilliant to have a look round Airedale’s cutting-edge facility in Consett.
They employ dozens of local people in high-skill, high-wage jobs producing air conditioning units and cooling systems. It is such a high-tech operation. In fact, they are global leaders in their field. It is unbelievable to see what they can do first-hand.
Thank you very much to Christopher Mollett for letting me have a potter around.
Manufacturing is the beating heart of the heart of the UK economy. It is incredible that we have this world-leading firm right on our doorstep, driving both the local and national economy. It is great to see so many firms take root in North West Durham, as they have been doing for hundreds of years ever since the industrial revolution.