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Basildon

Home to global companies in the high tech, R&D, engineering and electronics sector such as Ford Motor Company, SELEX, Case New Holland (CNH) and Visteon, Basildon’s location within the Thames Gateway makes it an ideal base for like-minded organisations.

Basildon – Case New Holland (CNH)

Based in Basildon within the Thames Gateway, Case New Holland (CNH), is a leading global manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment with about 11,300 dealers in 170 countries, and net sales of $18.5 billion.

Created in 1999 through the merger of New Holland N.V. and Case Corporation, CNH today comprises the heritage and expertise of three agricultural brands (Case IH; New Holland Ag; and Steyr) and three construction equipment brands (Case Construction Equipment; New Holland Construction; and Kobelco).

CNH employs approximately 31,500 people worldwide and has a network of 11,300 dealers in 170 countries. Its 40 manufacturing facilities and 27 research and development centres are located throughout Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia.

CNH's product offerings encompass a full range of equipment to meet all needs in all regions; from its industry-leading tractors to specialty grape harvesters and massive combine harvesters in agriculture, as well as agile skid steer loaders and powerful hydraulic excavators in construction..

Basildon – SELEX

Across air, land, sea and space SELEX offers integrated sensor solutions and through-life capability management for defence systems and homeland security applications.  SELEX is part of the Finmeccanica defence electronics sector, employing over 7000 people in the UK, Italy and the United States.

SELEX leverages on international strengths to deliver powerful, innovative solutions and by forging and sustaining leading partnerships, provides proven capabilities to its customers. SELEX  is a leader in surveillance, protection, tracking, targeting, navigation and control, and imaging systems.