Contractors who work in the motor industry in the North East of England will be pleased to learn that their prospects are looking good!
Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has a large car assembly plant in Sunderland and last month it announced the creation of 1,000 additional job opportunities. Nissan intends to build 4 new models at the factory in the next two years.
Nissan’s plans have already had a positive impact on the supply chain and now Calsonic Kansel, which manufactures parts for Nissan, is planning to hire another 145 people at its Sunderland plant. Calsonic Kansel intends to invest as much as £15.3 million in the Sunderland site in order to expand its product offerings.
David Cameron was delighted to hear the news saying it showed the Japanese have confidence in British manufacturing and the commitment, flexibility and skills of the local workers.
Sunderland is getting a good name for itself in the global automotive sector. Nissan first set up there in 1986. By 2007, 400,000 vehicles were rolling off the production line every year.
Councillor Paul Watson also welcomed the Calsonic Kansel announcement, saying it was yet more good news for jobseekers in the City following recent expansion plans by SNOP, Vantec and of course Nissan.
The North East of England has not enjoyed the best of fortunes since the Tyne and Wear shipbuilding yards closed. Hopefully the area is now set to boom as a centre of excellence for the manufacture of automobiles.
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