North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson joined the world’s leading battery manufacturer to cut the ribbon on its new state-of-the-art battery facility at Ignition Park.
The Japanese company GS Yuasa has opened the impressive new facility in Swindon as its new European HQ and distribution centre. Covering 16,000 square meters, the building can store up to one million batteries and 23,000 pallets, 70 per cent more than at its previous European HQ in Wales.
Justin joined GS Yuasa President Osamu Murao in a Japanese-themed ceremony featured the smashing of a sake barrel for good luck and prosperity.
GS Yuasa’s new facility represents a significant investment in Swindon and will bring a number of new jobs to the town. This follows investments from other companies such as Amazon and Panattoni. Most recently BMW Mini announced a £600 million investment in its Oxford and Swindon factories to prepare for all-electric production from 2030.
Justin said: “It was an honour to cut the ribbon, or crack open the sake barrel, to open this amazing facility. I am delighted that another world-leading business has chosen to invest in Swindon, creating jobs and other opportunities for people in the town.”
