A SPECIALIST defence manufacturing firm has chosen Leamington as the home of its new production facility with plans to create up to 150 skilled jobs over the next three years.
Turkish-owned NMS UK will focus on the production of protected patrol vehicles, in line with UK MOD requirements and for export to key international markets, at the 7.9 acre Tachrook Park site.
To support this strategy, the business is set to create up to 150 skilled roles at the site across a range of areas, including engineering, factory management, training, simulation and aftersales.
The facility is expected to be fully operational by the end of this year.
NMS UK’s new manufacturing hub will help to support the resilience of the UK defence industry’s supply chain for protected patrol vehicles.
David Zevulun, UK country director at NMS UK, said: “Our new home in Leamington Spa is key to our ambition to become an integral part of the British defence industry ecosystem, supporting a robust pipeline of UK-made armoured vehicles. We look forward to this exciting new chapter in NMS UK’s growth story.”
Warwick District Council economy spokeswoman Coun Ella Billiald welcomed the news.
She said: “The company will be employing a range of skills, including young people, for whom apprenticeships will also be on offer. Manufacturing can provide a range of opportunities and provide skill development, and we welcome its continuation on this site at Tachbrook”.
Warwickshire County Council economy spokesman Coun Martin Watson added it was a boost for the entire region.
“Warwickshire, Coventry and the wider West Midlands remains a major centre for vehicle design, testing, development and manufacture, and we look forward to working with David and his team to support the business as it scales up in the coming months and years”.
The West Midlands Growth Company – the region’s official investment promotion agency – along with the Department for Business and Trade supported NMS UK’s investment.
