Soaring sales lead to recruitment drive at Mid Wales – based manufacturer

A variable frequency drive (VFD) manufacturer based in Mid Wales is going on a recruitment drive following a significant growth in sales numbers attained throughout 2020, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest.

Invertek Drives currently has a 200-strong team at its headquarters in Welshpool but is planning to take on more staff in the near future.

Rhydian Welson of Invertek said: “2020 was a remarkable year for us. Despite the global challenges, demand for our Optidrive VFDs rose throughout the year. Already in 2021, we have surpassed previous records set in our 22-year history.

“Throughout this we have fulfilled all customer orders, including those via our two-day express service. We’ve demonstrated how our approach to holding a strategic stock of components used in production ensures our ability to maintain production no matter what the global conditions are.”

Welson added: “We’re currently undertaking a recruitment drive as part of our ongoing investment and expansion in all parts of the business. Production has continually increased and we’re looking to add production operatives to our dedicated team.”

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