Scunthorpe is the principle commercial centre for North Lincolnshire and benefits from a catchment area of approximately 152,000 people. The area is well situated, being within close proximity to Humberside International Airport, whilst excellent rail links are available to the East Coast Mainline. The town is situated adjacent to the M180 and M181 motorways, which has excellent links to the national motorway network, regional airports, docks and other substantial conurbations. North Lincolnshire also offers an extensive and readily available labour supply with a variety of manufacturing, production and distribution skills. Central Foundry is located on the south side of Dawes Lane, adjacent to the railway line at the heart of British Steel Steelworks, which is a short distance to the east of Scunthorpe town centre.