ETL SYSTEMS’ MULTI-MILLION POUND FACILITY NEAR HEREFORD WILL DELIVER NEW JOBS TO THE REGION

ETL Systems, which manufactures and distributes critical satcom radio frequency (RF) equipment and components, has completed the development of a major production facility at its Herefordshire site. The expansion follows the opening of a new research and development centre in Rickmansworth last year.

The technology company has seen impressive growth of an average of 21 per cent a year over the last 19 years, working with global brands within the satellite communications sector.

The new building includes significant investment in leading assembly technologies to support the company’s engineering, production and test team capabilities and will be the fifth building at the business’s headquarters, located in Madley.

The Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire, Edward Harley OBE, officially opened the facility.

He said: “The UK space sector is currently booming and it’s fantastic to see a local business leading on such innovative and cutting-edge projects.”

Ian Hilditch, Chief Executive Officer, added: “I’m incredibly proud of what the ETL team has achieved in recent years, especially given the huge challenges businesses faced during the pandemic and beyond. The fact we’ve opened two new sites is testament to the talent and dedication of our team. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do, and the ability to showcase our expertise to potential customers and partners here is incredibly exciting and something few companies our size can offer.

“As a significant employer in Herefordshire, we are also proud to announce that the building will provide capacity for expansion of the 150-strong staff by offering new job opportunities within the local community.”

Testing machines supplier moves into new headquarters at Worcester

ZwickRoell, a global supplier of advanced technology materials testing products, has moved its headquarters from Leominster to new purpose-built premises near Worcester.

The company – which has been operating in the UK for more than 40 years – manufactures testing machines and systems used in a wide range of industries and academia to evaluate the mechanical properties and performance of materials and components.

The new 20,000 square feet facility on the Worcester Six Business Park, is part of ZwickRoell’s continued expansion programme, creating a new HQ and customer experience centre which includes a fully equipped demonstration laboratory.

The new headquarters will support the company’s planned growth as well as providing an outstanding working environment for their employees, the company said.

Benno Sadowski, managing director for ZwickRoell UK & Ireland, said:

“With more than 160 years in the materials testing equipment industry, we are always investigating ways in which we can better support our customers.”

The facility will be officially opened early this year.