Automotive factory to open in Coventry next year
Voith Industrial Services is to open a wheels and tyres assembly plant to meet growing demand from premium and luxury car brands.
The new multi-million pounds facility will be housed in one building covering 140,000 sq ft and will employ more people. A wheel and tyre assembly will be completed in only 12 seconds – compared to 20 seconds on the current line.
The current operation, employing about 80 people, takes place in three buildings covering an area of 97,000 sq ft. It houses three production lines currently assembling 4,000 units a day.
Earlier this year Voith Industrial Services, won a quality award from Jaguar Land Rover for its wheels and tyres operation.
