Aerospace company opens new £6m machining facility

24th February 2016 2:57 pm

A Wrexham-based supplier for the aerospace industry has recently opened a new £6m high-speed machining facility at its factory, which manufactures wing components for Airbus, a news report has revealed.

Magellan Aerospace reported a turnover increase since 2012 alongside the creation of 100 jobs, including 27 so far this year, with another 22 posts to be recruited. It currently employs 460 people at its base on Llay industrial Estate.

Canadian-owned Magellan Aerospace’s Wrexham operation is a main supplier to Airbus in Broughton for aircraft machining, treating and assembly of wing component parts. It secured a multi-million contract extension with the manufacturer in 2012.

Welsh economy minister Edwina Hart said: "Wales is a recognised centre of excellence for aerospace manufacturing and MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) related activities and I am delighted to hear of the investment, expansion and job creation at Magellan’s facility in Wrexham.

"The company is a key employer in Wrexham and this investment will increase capacity and capability and ensure it is in pole position to meet the growing demand for its products in what is a highly competitive market."

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