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Range Rover celebrates lean manufacturing achievements

5 July 2010
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Range Rover celebrates lean manufacturing achievementsAn extra 1,000 new jobs are expected to be generated at the Jaguar Land Rover Halewood plant on Merseyside.

The company has marked the 40th anniversary of its Range Rover marque with a party in London on July 1st at which its managing director Phil Popham stated that the facility "has a reputation for excellence and quality and is recognised throughout the industry as a leader in lean manufacturing".

He added that the brand has been successful since its launch in 1970 and the newest vehicle is "an important step for the future continued success and growth of the brand".

Those interested in manufacturing management may also be interested to learn that the north-west facility has been selected to produce the most fuel efficient model in the range.

During the London event, the new Range Rover Evoque coupe was unveiled and will be sold in 160 countries around the world.

The Confederation of British Industry recently reported that, despite a slight decline from May''s highs in June, the production industry in the UK appears to be recovering from the recession.ADNFCR-3058-ID-19873457-ADNFCR
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