Chamber members have been given a unique insight behind the scenes
of one of Lancashire’s major success stories. 

Following the launch of Chamber on Tour, Leyland Trucks opened its doors to take a look at where the magic happens. 

Leyland Trucks assembly site is the home of one of Europe’s most advanced facilities, designing and manufacturing one of the most recognisable truck marques – DAF Trucks.  

This tour was exclusive to Chamber members and marks the start of an exciting journey around some of Lancashire’s biggest and most successful businesses. 

Attendees had the chance to tour Leyland Trucks’ world-famous assembly site, network with decision-makers over coffee and connect with like-minded individuals. 

Leyland Trucks operates from one of Europe’s most advanced truck assembly facilities, the Leyland Assembly Plant. The company employs more than 1,000 people, manufactures the full range of DAF products, of which approximately 40% is exported to all European Union markets and the wider world. 

Their future development is focused on the use of leading-edge applications of information technology in all aspects of truck design, manufacture, procurement and logistics.

James Jepson, HR & Communications Director, from Leyland Trucks, said: “We were delighted to be the first stop on the Chamber on Tour events and were able to give members a unique insight into what happens here. 

“With our proud history, we hope we gave attendees a unique look at how the business operates and how it has become a successful and award-winning company.”

Lee Johnson, events and training manager at the NWL Chamber, said: “This is an exciting and unique opportunity for Chamber members to see what goes on behind the scenes at some of Lancashire’s biggest and most successful companies. 

“We are grateful to Leyland Trucks for letting us look behind the scenes and give members just a glimpse of what happens. We are excited to have more unique tours in the pipeline throughout 2026.”

If your business is interested in inviting members to see what happens, contact the Chamber’s event team at chamberevents@lancschamber.co.uk