Fashion

Burberry opens Centre for Manufacturing Excellence


Burberry has opened its Centre for Manufacturing Excellence in
Castleford, Yorkshire, as part of its commitment to protect artisanal
skills and support British manufacturing.

The heritage fashion house has worked in partnership with the UK Fashion
& Textile Association (UKFT) on the facility, who has delivered training to
trainers and team leaders at Burberry to enable the delivery of a new,
formalised industrial sewing machinist development programme, as well as
providing practical techniques to refresh and expand the skillset of
experienced sewing operatives.

“We have created some of our most iconic products in Castleford and
Keighley in Yorkshire for over 100 years,” said Lise Edwards-Warrener, vice
president internal manufacturing, Burberry in a statement. “We firmly
believe in protecting artisanal skills, nurturing talent and investing in
British fashion manufacturing through programmes including the Burberry
Centre for Manufacturing Excellence.”

Edwards-Warrener, added: “Partnering with UKFT has been key in bringing
this initiative to life and we are proud of the impact the programme is
already having, and will continue to have, on our local community.”

Celia Thornley, skills and training manager at UKFT, said: “We are
delighted to partner with this iconic British luxury brand, which is
committed to manufacturing here in the UK. Improving the training skills on
the factory floor is key to ensuring that our industry remains competitive
against global competition.”

The UKFT’s role in the partnership is part of its role as Sector Skills
Body (SSB) for fashion and textiles in England, Scotland, Wales and
Northern Ireland, where it works to ensure the skills and productivity of
people who work in the fashion industry are of the highest level.



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