The engineering consultant will work with a range of key strategic partners on behalf of Welsh Government to develop a full design specification for the facility in Broughton.
The dual centre AMRI will encourage collaboration between Anchor and Regionally Important Companies, SMEs and FE/HE partners, so they can develop new manufacturing innovation, systems, process and capability to enhance the quality and productivity of Welsh businesses across a wide range of sectors.
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Arup will provide multidisciplinary services such as project management, design and engineering, planning and specialist expertise. Construction is set to begin in early 2018.
Economy Secretary, Ken Skates, said: "Today's (06 September) announcement follows on from my commitment, which I made back in November 2016, where I announced ambitious plans for development of advanced manufacturing research institute in Deeside and pledged £20m following advice from the Deeside Enterprise Zone Board.
"I look forward to seeing the final specification that Arup and partners, along with officials from the Welsh Government, will come up with."
Paul Webber, Arup Wales leader, said: "We are proud to be working with the Welsh Government to deliver this project. We are experienced in developing world-class research facilities and we will be drawing on expertise from across Arup.
"This facility will give a real boost to Wales, helping to develop skills and capabilities and support growth in the advanced manufacturing sector."
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