CHELTENHAM, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TBS Engineering, the world’s leading manufacturer of lead-acid battery assembly and plate manufacturing equipment, has opened the doors of its new £15M U.K. headquarters.
Based in Gloucestershire, the 100,000-square-foot purpose-built manufacturing and engineering facility includes 80,000 square feet of manufacturing space together with office accommodations.
Speaking of the new building, TBS Group Managing Director David Longney said:
“We’re incredibly proud of our new headquarters. It marks the start of another exciting era for us developing the latest innovations in world-leading lead-acid battery assembly equipment for our customers.”
Viv Empson, Group Finance and HR Director, added: “It has all the latest modern facilities to continue to attract and retain the best industry talent into one of the most rewarding careers, and for us to expand our engineering capabilities, while minimizing our carbon footprint.”
The launch coincides with TBS celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Today, the energy storage specialist turns over £50M and employs more than 225 people around the world from its operations in China, the U.S., Canada and the U.K.
Construction of the headquarters began in June 2017 and was completed in April 2018, before TBS began a phased transition into the new building. The previous premises at Lansdown Industrial Estate in Cheltenham will close Sept. 1, 2018.
Speaking of the future, Longney said: “TBS is on a remarkable journey. We pioneered cast-on-strap technology and continue to lead the way in automation and innovation in our sector. From machines that produced just one battery per minute 30 years ago, to up to 10 per minute today.
“With every advancement, we create a safer, and greener, more efficient industry.”
The company celebrated the launch of its new global HQ and 50th anniversary over two days in June.
TBS employees and their families enjoyed an open day and tour of the new facility before an official ribbon cutting ceremony, with speeches from David Longney and Tom Valvo, Chief Operating Officer of parent company MiTek Industries.
The festivities continued the next day as they celebrated 50 remarkable years of achievement at a special gala dinner at the Pittville Pump Room in Cheltenham.
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