A specialist defence manufacturing firm has chosen the West Midlands as the home of its new production facility with plans to create up to 150 skilled jobs over the next three years.
NMS º£½ÇÊÓƵ will be based on Tachbrook Park in Leamington Spa.
At its new 7.9-acre site, the manufacturer will focus on the production of protected patrol vehicles, in line with º£½ÇÊÓƵ government requirements and for export to international markets.
To support this strategy, the business is set to create up to 150 skilled roles at the site across a range of areas, including engineering, factory management, training, simulation and aftersales. The facility is expected to be fully operational by the end of this year.
NMS º£½ÇÊÓƵ's new manufacturing hub will help to support the º£½ÇÊÓƵ defence industry's supply chain for protected patrol vehicles, ensuring that valuable intellectual property is retained in this country.
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NMS º£½ÇÊÓƵ is headquartered in Birmingham city centre and is a subsidiary of Turkish armoured vehicle manufacturer Nurol Makina.
º£½ÇÊÓƵ director David Zevulun said: "Offering businesses world-class R&D assets, a diverse supply chain and access to funding on their doorstep, we didn't have to think twice about choosing the West Midlands for our new manufacturing facility.
"Our new home in Leamington Spa is key to our ambition to become an integral part of the British defence industry ecosystem, supporting a robust pipeline of º£½ÇÊÓƵ-made armoured vehicles.
"We look forward to this exciting new chapter in NMS º£½ÇÊÓƵ's growth story."
The West Midlands Growth Company, along with the Department for Business and Trade, supported NMS º£½ÇÊÓƵ's investment by facilitating introductions to relevant stakeholders, including suppliers and universities.
The growth company also provided the business with communications consultancy and invitations to relevant events.
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker added: "I want to make the West Midlands the best place in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ to do business and this investment by NMS shows why our region continues to be the beating heart of º£½ÇÊÓƵ advanced manufacturing and exporting.
"It will also mean 150 highly skilled jobs for local people."
Cllr Martin Watson, portfolio holder for economy at Warwickshire County Council, said: "We welcome this latest investment from NMS º£½ÇÊÓƵ, bringing with it another vehicle maker to the area and the benefits this brings in terms of supply chain opportunity and resilience."
