CELEBRATING TRANSATLANTIC SUCCESS
The 羞羞视频 (羞羞视频) Transatlantic Growth (TAG) campaign highlights and celebrates the inspiring stories of businesses from SMEs to MNCs that underpin the transatlantic trade and investment relationship between the UK and the USA, creating growth, prosperity and jobs on both sides of the Atlantic.
The 2026 TAG campaign showcases companies that have invested in and grown in the US and the UK.听
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TAG Awards 2026
The TAG Awards will take place on the evening of June 17th at 116 Pall Mall in London.听
View the photos from the 2025 TAG Awards and Networking Reception .听
UK Large Corporate Investment in the US
AstraZeneca
In November 2024, AstraZeneca announced $3.5 billion of capital investment in the United States focused on expanding the Company鈥檚 research and manufacturing footprint by the end of 2026.
US Large Corporate Investment in the UK
Warner Bros. Discovery
WBD听plays a key role in the UK creative economy, touching most parts of the supply chain. The largest base outside the US and present for 90+ years, WBD invests in people 鈥 with 4000+ employees – content and studios, bringing UK audiences film, TV, games, news, sport and more.听听
UK Midsize investment in the US
Diaceutics
Diaceutics, founded in Belfast in 2005, has grown exponentially since its 2019 IPO, growing a strong customer base with 18 of the top 20 Pharma companies. The new HQ in Newport, NJ, strengthens US customer support, workforce growth, and precision medicine commercialization, reinforcing their commitment to transatlantic innovation and life sciences collaboration.
US Midsize investment in the UK
Entrust
Entrust is a global leader in trusted payments, identities, and data security, and in 2024 acquired Onfido, a UK-based global leader in identity verification. With the completed acquisition, Entrust now provides the most comprehensive portfolio of AI-powered, identity-centric security solutions.
UK SME Investment in the US
Clear Angle Studios
The new Clear Angle Studios LA branch was established to provide a permanent facility from which we could meet growing demand for our services in the home of the global entertainment industry, and follows our partnership with the CAA Vault.
US SME Investment in the UK
TAE Power Solutions
At TAE Power Solutions, we revolutionise electric mobility with a fusion-derived power management system. Our unique, modular approach to battery energy storage systems finds its roots in the distributed-inverter architecture. Our battery-buffered EV chargers tackle grid limitations鈥 aiding faster installations and reducing costs for operators.
TAG Tracker 2026
Our 2026 TAG trackers recognises companies that have made transatlantic growth and/or investment in either direction over the past year. Read more about the companies and their investment and expansion plans process and future plans.听
UK Growth and Investment in the US
Arc
Arc, a UK-headquartered global events, data, and marketing services platform, recently acquired Touchpoint Markets. This marked Arc鈥檚 9th acquisition and strengthened its U.S. presence. The acquisition adds depth and expertise in platforms and the Group鈥檚 key sectors: HR Technology, Agriculture & Food, Financial Services, Education Technology, and Sustainability
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is establishing one of the largest facilities dedicated exclusively to cell therapy at its Rockville facility in Maryland, indicating a significant investment in the United States for cancer treatment through immunotherapy.
Blue Abyss
Blue Abyss, a UK-based startup, is expanding its operations to the United States by breaking ground on an ambitious space training center in Brook Park, Ohio, in partnership with NASA, which will offer parabolic flight capabilities.
Fidelity Fulfilment
Fidelity Fulfilment is expanding its operations in the US with a new facility in Salt Lake City and another planned for Kentucky in 2026. The company is seeing increased demand from both US and European brands looking for integrated fulfillment services across the US. Fidelity has reported a 25% increase in headcount and expects 30% global revenue growth by 2026. Notes from call: It is expected to generate 3 back office roles and 15 warehouse positions.
Gymkhana
Gymkhana, a celebrated Indian restaurant with two Michelin stars in London, has opened its first U.S. outpost inside a Vegas casino, marking its expansion into the American market with adaptations to local tastes such as introducing Wagyu naan.
Isembard
Isembard, a UK-based startup, has opened a new factory in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to expand its production capacity for clients in the defence, aerospace, and energy sectors. The new facility, spanning 25,000 square feet, is equipped with high-precision CNC milling machines and other specialized equipment. This expansion underscores Isembard’s commitment to scaling production capabilities while maintaining high-quality standards.
RED Global
RED Global has acquired LRB Group, a North Carolina-based consulting firm, to expand its US presence and enhance its Workday delivery capabilities. The acquisition aligns with RED’s growth strategy to expand both organically and through strategic acquisitions across the US and Europe. Note from call: 4th Ownership Cycle / Looking into further expansions in the US through acquisition of tech and staffing firms/ Future plans of new locations and agencies in the Midwest, West Coast
RSE
RSE has opened its first American-based office in Milwaukee, within the Global Water Center technology cluster. The office will focus on supplying biological and nature-based treatment technologies, including modular Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors (m-MBBR) and floating ecosystem solutions through its partnership with Biomatrix Water Solutions. RSE plans further growth through acquisition in the US market.
US Growth and Investment in the UK
3M
3M has signed a 10-year lease for a unit at MIRA Tech Park in the East Midlands, indicating its expansion into the UK market.
Amazon
Amazon is constructing a new fulfilment centre near Northampton, UK, creating over 2,000 jobs. The project is progressing rapidly, with construction starting in January and expected to be operational by 2026. The centre is part of Amazon’s significant investment in its UK logistics infrastructure.听
Merrell
Merrell is opening its second store in the UK at the Cotswolds Designer Outlet, offering a range of outdoor footwear and apparel. The company is partnering with Ordnance Survey to create a footwear wall showcasing local hiking routes, indicating continued investment in the outdoor retail market.
Splice
Splice, a U.S.-based music creation platform, acquired Spitfire Audio, a U.K.-based developer of virtual instrument libraries, marking Splice’s entry into the plugin market. The acquisition will see both companies working on new products that combine Spitfire’s cinematic soundscapes with Splice’s sample catalog and AI-powered discovery engine.
Synechron
Synechron has opened a new delivery center in Belfast to strengthen its presence in the U.K. and Ireland, supporting its expanding financial technology client base with a modern, collaborative workspace.
