An engineering firm in Barton-upon-Humber has been supported by the council to get two cutting edge, high-tech machines.
Collingwood Engineering have acquired two CNC machines, including a lathe. CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control, with these machines involving the computerised operation of manufacturing tools. The company specialises in precision engineering and has existed for over 50 years.
The new machines will significantly enhance its machining catalogue and expand its capabilities, while also leading to more local jobs. The business has had support from North Lincolnshire Council’s business support team, and funding from the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
Collingwood Engineering’s managing director Jason Dear said throughout its growth in the last seven year, the company has worked closely with the council’s business support team, “who have assisted us with our growth with grants that have changed our business substantially over the years. It has enabled us to employ more team members, acquire new machinery and improve the way in which we operate.”
“We would like to say a big thank you to the NLC [North Lincolnshire Council] business support team and look forward to working with you again soon.” Collingwood Engineering was formed in the 1970s and run by the Collingwood family for almost 50 years. Mr Dear took over in 2017, having been a long-standing client.
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Since his takeover, it moved to its current machining workshop and offices base, at Humber Road, Barton. Council leader Cllr Rob Waltham praised the firm as “a fantastic example of the innovation and ambition we see across our local business community”.
“We’re proud to support firms like this through funding and advice, helping them invest in cutting-edge technology, create new jobs, and boost the local economy.” UKSPF cash has enabled the purchase of the new machines.
UKSPF was introduced in the wake of Brexit as a replacement for lost EU funding. North Lincolnshire Council was awarded £6.5m UKSPF cash to spend between 2022 and 2025, though £1m was ringfenced for adult numeracy programmes, known as Multiply.
The creation of the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA) and Mayor means future UKSPF cash locally will be overall managed there, rather than by the council.
The GLCCA has been allocated £14.8m UKSPF cash for 2025/26 in total. Decisions on £2.7m of the spend are due to be made at its AGM, on Wednesday, June 4.
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