Economy
Luton's economy has, traditionally been focused on several different areas of industry including Car Manufacture, engineering and millinery. However, today, Luton is moving towards a service based economy mainly in the retail and the airport sectors, although there is still a focus on light industry in the town.
Notable firms with headquarters in Luton include:
- EasyJet - head office (originally EasyLand, later moved into Hangar 89) and main base at London Luton Airport
- Monarch Airlines - headquarters, at Luton Airport (Prospect House)
- Thomson UK (Thomson Holidays and Thomson Airways) - travel (Wigmore House)
- Vauxhall Motors - headquarters (Griffin House)
Notable firms with offices in Luton include:
- Anritsu - electronics
- AstraZeneca - pharmaceuticals
- Selex Galileo - aerospace
- Ernst & Young - accountants
- Experian - data and analytics
- Mazars - accountants
- Siemens AG - electronics
- Whitbread - hospitality
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