Posted: January 08, 2026
PENSACOLA, Florida — FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance announced today that Field International Group, a global engineering and manufacturing firm headquartered in the United Kingdom, has selected Escambia County, Florida, for its new United States headquarters and manufacturing operation. Formerly referred to confidentially as “Project Britain”, the company will invest $8,000,000 in capital expenditures and create 50 new jobs with an average annual wage of $80,000. A second phase of expansion is under consideration that it could generate an additional $12,000,000 and 50 jobs at similar wage levels.
Field International provides precision engineering, tooling and ground support equipment for the aerospace, transport, energy and medical industries. Founded in the United Kingdom in 1995, the company has built a global footprint delivering design, manufacture, and onsite services for aerospace original equipment manufacturers, maintenance repair and overhaul operators, and related industrial clients. Field International’s capabilities include engineering design, precision machining, fabrication, tooling assembly and maintenance services. The company has operations in the United Kingdom, India, China and Singapore.
“Following a competitive evaluation of multiple regions, Field International selected Escambia County for its first U.S. headquarters and manufacturing operation,” said Mark Booker, Group CEO of Field International Group. “The county’s strategic location, business climate, corporate assets, and skilled workforce align well with our growth objectives in the North American market. The level of coordination and support provided by the local community and economic development partners has been world-class and was very instrumental to our decision.”
A relationship with the company was initiated by Florida’s Great Northwest, our regional economic partner, which played a central role in positioning the region as a competitive location to do business. FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance partnered closely with Florida’s Great Northwest to advance the project locally, with Escambia County ultimately prevailing against competing locations throughout the United States.
“Field International’s decision to establish operations in Escambia County reflects our competitiveness in attracting high wage, advanced manufacturing jobs and strengthening the community’s aerospace cluster,” stated Ashlee Hofberger, Chair of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners. “The Board of County Commissioners is honored to support this project and approved a Resolution of Support for an EDATE to help secure these jobs and associated capital investment for our community.”
“Attracting companies like Field International that are committed to hiring from across our entire community has long been my priority for economic development,” said Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May, District 3. “I am proud that Field International has chosen to locate in District 3, creating high wage employment opportunities close to a strong and capable workforce.”
The first phase of Field International’s operation will focus on core engineering and manufacturing activities supporting aerospace tooling and ground support equipment. The company’s presence in Escambia County is expected to enhance the local manufacturing base and employment opportunities in precision engineering.
“FloridaWest congratulates Field International on its decision to locate in Escambia County,” said Chris Platé, Chief Executive Officer of FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance. “This project reinforces the county’s value proposition for global precision manufacturers seeking access to U.S. markets and reflects the effectiveness of coordinated regional business attraction. Successful outcomes like this are the result of strong public and private sector collaboration.”
“Field International’s investment marks a victory for regional collaboration and foreign direct investment,” said Jennifer Conoley, President & CEO of Florida’s Great Northwest. “This is the culmination of years of marketing Northwest Florida as a premier business hub worldwide, made possible only through strong local partnerships.”
Field International’s anticipated investment and employment commitments reflect long-term confidence in Escambia County’s economic environment. FloridaWest will continue to support the company’s integration and future growth plans.
Partners contributing to this success include:
Florida’s Great Northwest, University of West Florida, Pensacola State College, Career Source Escarosa, Escambia County, Florida Power & Light, Regions Bank, Bear Construction, Landrum HR, Florida Blue, Shumaker Attorneys, Warren Averett CPA’s & Advisors, Higginbotham Insurance, Mr. Bobby Switzer, and the Zimmern Team at Levin Rinke Realty.
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance is a results driven economic development organization focused on job creation, wage growth, capital investment, and long-term return on investment for taxpayers in Escambia County, the City of Pensacola and the Town of Century, Florida. FloridaWest aligns public and private resources to recruit, retain and expand quality employers and strengthen the community’s competitive position.
Florida's Great Northwest is the regional economic development organization for the 13-county region of the Florida Panhandle. The organization promotes Northwest Florida for economic growth and diversification, advocates for economic development issues that affect the region, and collaborates to improve regional competitiveness. Beyond our beaches, Northwest Florida offers business competitive, bottom-line advantages in workforce training, upgraded infrastructure, access to a host of defense assets and a diverse base of industries that already call the region home. For more information, visit FloridasGreatNorthwest.com and find us on social.
