EADS opens £35m expansion
A £35million expansion to EADS UK’s technology centre in South Wales has been opened by the Duke of York, pictured. The move will create 100 highly skilled jobs.
First Minister for Wales Rhodri Morgan said: “EADS is an excellent example of a world class technology based company choosing to invest in Wales. It makes a valuable contribution to the economy and is a flagship for science and engineering excellence, with an export base and supply chain that confirms the nation’s reputation for high tech innovation and expertise.”
The centre, at Newport’s Celtic Springs business part, is headquarters to EADS Defence & Security Systems, whose ceo Len Tyler said: “With the support of the Welsh Assembly Government, we have grown to more than 1000 people. The new buildings reflect the transformation of our business, and will allow us to continue to expand through our information assurance strategy and to take full advantage of new opportunities on a global scale.”
