Sewtec set to create 70 jobs as it moves to new base

The Wakefield-based industrial automation specialist Sewtec has completed its move to a multi-million-pound state-of-the-art design and manufacturing facility at Silkwood Park near junction 40 of the M1.

As part of the company’s growth strategy, Sewtec Automation has signed a 15-year lease for its new 75,000 sq ft headquarters.

The new location is more than double the total size of its seven previous sites in Dewsbury and design office in Wakefield combined, with all 120 of the company’s employees based under the same roof for the first time.

There is also land available for extending the building should growth exceed expectations.

Sewtec Automation invents, designs, manufactures, installs, and supports complex industrial automation systems for global blue-chip clients in the pharmaceutical and medical devices, cosmetics and personal care, pet care, food and beverage and tobacco industries.

More than 85 per cent of the company’s sales are exports and its customers include Nestlé, AstraZeneca, Tata, Mars, Greencore, McVities, Twinings, Huhtamaki, Proctor & Gamble and Imperial Brands.

This project received investment from the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP), delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, through the Leeds City Region Growth Deal – a £1bn package of Government investment to accelerate growth and create jobs across Leeds City Region.

The company estimates the move to the new location will eventually create up to 70 skilled jobs.

Sewtec’s managing director, Mark Cook, said yesterday: “The move to our new, facility is hugely significant as it provides the launch pad for our ambitious growth plans.

“By moving to this new location, we’ve been able to bring all our people together under one roof in an excellent design and manufacturing environment, increase our capacity and improve our operational efficiencies.

“We now have a facility which showcases our capabilities.”