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Cummins to build multi-million pound manufacturing plant in Huddersfield

Cummins Turbo Technologies, the global engineering leader in turbocharger technology, has today announced that it intends to build a new state-of-the-art multi-million pound manufacturing plant in Huddersfield, reaffirming Cummins’ commitment to the Yorkshire region.

The company’s vision is to relocate manufacturing from the current site on St Andrew’s Road to a new location somewhere within a 10-mile radius. The plant could be in operation as early as 2016.

Having secured the next phase of the company’s already long history in the region, the move could lead to opportunities to grow the Huddersfield Technical Centre.

Mark Firth, executive director for product line management and marketing for Cummins Turbo Technologies, said: “We are extremely proud of our 60 year heritage in Huddersfield and believe we now have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure the future of the business by fully exploiting market opportunities.

“The new site will enable us to create a centre of excellence at St Andrew’s Road serving our customers in North West Europe and ensuring we continue to deliver our high standards of customer service.

“Holset turbochargers, which are at the heart of our business in Huddersfield, remain the component of choice for many international automotive customers - thanks to the expertise and experience of our highly skilled workforce.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Mark Lane .