Specialist vehicle manufacturer WN VTech has announced a major site move for it VCS division, the UK’s leading manufacturer of emergency service vehicles.
The Bradford site will be the largest dedicated ambulance and police vehicle factory in the UK.
The new facility will house a dedicated R&D facility that doubles its engineering capability, enabling the company to maintain its reputation for creating the lightest vehicle conversions available while reducing emissions and increasing fuel efficiency.
The site move will also create more than 150 jobs and feature a dedicated training academy to provide a boost to the local community. To facilitate the expansion, VCS has also made several senior hires including Paul Webb, who takes on the role of operational managing director, and Nick Withington as electric training lead.
WN VTech has also bolstered its senior leadership team across the wider group. Coleman Milne, the funeral vehicle manufacturer which recently unveiled the UK’s first electric hearse, welcomes Matthew Mardle as MD and John Tierney as General Manager. Richard Matthews has also been appointed as Sales Director for Mellor, a specialist bus designer and manufacturer.
WN VTech has posted over 50 per cent increase in turnover over the last two years, with last year seeing a twofold year-on-year growth in orders following five years of successive top-line revenue growth. The company has plans to target new international markets in the coming years.
Frank Barrett, CEO at WN VTech, commented: “Our recent growth and expansion are a testament to the dedication and continuous innovation of our teams across the group. The new site will ensure we continue to deliver world-class emergency vehicles to our customers in the UK and beyond, and I’m personally incredibly proud of the opportunities for skills training it will provide.
“Our recent innovations, such as vehicle electrification in the funeral transport sector, demonstrate our commitment to sustainable technologies and cutting-edge innovation across global specialist vehicle industries. We are excited about the future and look forward to maintaining our position as a leader in specialist vehicle manufacturing.”
