Jatco’s new factory in Sunderland will create over 180 jobs, boosting the local economy and supporting Nissan’s electric vehicle projects.
Jatco specializes in automatic transmissions. They will support Nissan’s EV36Zero project. This project focuses on electric vehicles like the Leaf and Qashqai. The UK government is backing this with over £12 million in grants.
The new facility will be ready by 2026. It’s located at the International Advanced Manufacturing Park. This plant aims to produce 340,000 electric powertrains each year.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds praised Sunderland as a key player in the UK automotive industry. He believes this investment will secure hundreds of jobs in the North East.
Jatco’s CEO, Tomoyoshi Sato, expressed pride in opening Jatco UK. He highlighted the strong partnership with Nissan. This factory marks their fourth overseas production site.
Local leaders are thrilled about Jatco’s decision. They see it as a vote of confidence in Sunderland’s workforce. The community is eager to support this new venture and help it thrive.
