New site for VCS doubles engineering capability

WN VTech has announced a major move for VCS to a new site in Bradford, which will make it one of the largest dedicated ambulance and police vehicle factories in the UK.

The new facility will house a dedicated research and development facility that doubles its engineering capability, creating more than 150 jobs. The site will also feature a dedicated training academy.

Reflecting its expansion, the manufacturer of emergency services vehicles has also announced several senior hires.

Paul Webb takes on the role of operational managing director, and Nick Withington becomes electric training Lead.

Meanwhile, WN VTech has bolstered its senior leadership team across the wider group.

Coleman Milne, the funeral vehicle manufacturer, welcomes Matthew Mardle as managing director and John Tierney as general manager.

Richard Matthews has also been appointed as sales director for Mellor, its bus designer and manufacturer.

The changes come as WN VTech posted more than a 50% increase in turnover over the past two years, with last year seeing a twofold year-on-year growth in orders following five years of successive top-line revenue growth.

The company has plans to target new international markets in the coming years.

Frank Barrett, CEO at WN VTech, said: "Our recent growth and expansion are a testament to the dedication and continuous innovation of our teams across the Group.

“We are thrilled to welcome our new hires, and to move VCS into its new facility.

“The new site will ensure we continue to deliver world-class emergency vehicles to our customers in the UK and beyond, and I’m personally incredibly proud of the opportunities for skills training it will provide.

“Our recent innovations, such as vehicle electrification in the funeral transport sector in our bus division, demonstrate our commitment to sustainable technologies and cutting-edge innovation across global specialist vehicle industries.

“We are excited about the future and look forward to maintaining our position as a leader in specialist vehicle manufacturing."