Rugby, a large market town in Warwickshire, is a prime business location with a strong industrial heritage. Famous as the birthplace of the game of rugby football, the town is also known for it's engineering, power generation, and communications heritage.
Having grown in recent years, today Rugby is a central hub for logistics, advanced engineering and manufacturing, and professional services, benefiting from its strategic location at the heart of the UK’s transport network.
The town’s growing business ecosystem is supported pro-business policies, which focus on attracting investment, supporting startups, and enabling business growth, whist the town has seen major growth with the development of business parks and commercial spaces.
Rugby is home to a number of global brands and leading SMEs, including:
- GE Power Conversion – a global leader in electrical engineering and energy solutions.
- Technoset - specialists in the one-hit manufacturing and assembly of ultra-high precision turned and milled components.
- CEMEX UK – one of the largest building materials suppliers in the world, headquartered in Rugby.
- Sirius Aerospace Manufacturing – Precision engineering manufacturing delivering cutting-edge solutions.
- Custom Heat - long-established plumbing, electric and heating services.
- Solutions Services - Commercial cleaning & facilities management company.
With excellent transport links, grammar schools and world-famous Rugby School, and a business-friendly environment, Rugby continues to be a top choice for businesses looking to scale-up.