While Blackpool hosts a large number of small businesses and self-employed
people, there are some large employers. The government-owned National Savings
and Investments is based at Marton, together with their Hardware random number
generator, ERNIE (
"Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment"), which picks the
Premium Bond numbers, while other government agencies are based at Warbreck and
Norcross further up the Fylde coast. Burton's Biscuit Company Tangerine
Confectionery produce biscuits and other confectionery products, Klarius UK
manufactures automotive
