We had the pleasure to welcome Mayor Claire Ward and her team to TTEL at our Mansfield facility, where we showcased our advanced manufacturing capabilities and the vital role we play within the UK’s technical textiles sector.
During the visit, discussions centred on the importance of supporting British manufacturing and strengthening domestic supply chains. As one of the UK’s leading producers of high-performance fabrics for defence, medical and industrial applications, TTEL continues to demonstrate the strength of advanced manufacturing in the East Midlands.
Our site—recognised as Europe’s largest and most integrated synthetic technical textile production facility—employs a highly skilled workforce and has benefited from significant ongoing investment in state-of-the-art machinery and processes.
Mayor Claire said: “Growing Toray Textiles Europe is a strategic opportunity for the East Midlands to secure more high-value jobs, attract further investment, and strengthen Britain’s ability to make more of what it needs here in the UK. We must ensure we put British business at the forefront of opportunities where possible.
“With the recent £20 million investment from Toray Textiles in advanced looms and process machinery, Mansfield’s Toray site is well placed to meet future demand.”
Paul Daynes, TTEL sales manager, said: “At TTEL we operate at a scale capable of delivering national programmes and manufacture a superior, UK-made product.
“We encourage the Government to engage with us to create a resilient domestic supply chain within the scope of textile manufacturing, dedicated to supporting our Armed Forces.”
The visit reinforced the strategic importance of businesses like TTEL in driving innovation, supporting high-value jobs, and contributing to the UK’s manufacturing resilience. It also highlighted the opportunity for continued collaboration between industry and government to ensure a strong and sustainable future for British textile production.
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