CRC Evans, a leading welding and coating specialist, has announced a major new 90,000 sq ft facility in Burnley, UK, set to become one of the largest end-to-end specialty welding, coating, and engineering hubs in the EMEAA region.

Strategically located, the Centre of Excellence will drive international growth across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and South America, supporting conventional gas markets and expanding into nuclear, defence, aerospace, renewables, and critical infrastructure.

The facility consolidates advanced manufacturing, engineering, compliance, and digital systems, including the proprietary Data 360 platform, ensuring high-integrity, traceable solutions for highly regulated environments.

Mauro Piasere, CEO at CRC Evans, said: "This investment marks a decisive step in delivering our global growth strategy. Building on this momentum, our new Burnley site doubles our operational footprint, strengthens our leadership in specialty welding and coating, and establishes an international Centre of Excellence equipped to support the most demanding infrastructure markets worldwide."