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Jaguar Land Rover reaches UK operations agreement

18 October 2010
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Jaguar Land Rover reaches UK operations agreementAn agreement has been reached that will expand Jaguar Land Rover's operations in the UK and keep all three of its plants in England open.

The pact was struck with union leaders, who now plan to unanimously recommend it to their members and will see billions of pounds invested by the carmaker in its UK sites over the coming decade.

Under the proposals, the Castle Bromwich and Solihull sites in the Midlands and Halewood in Liverpool will be retained, despite earlier plans to close one as part of a planned consolidation of Jaguar Land Rover's manufacturing operations.

The deal is also anticipated to result in thosuands of new jobs with the company, including over 1,500 expected at Halewood during 2011 for the launch of the Range Rover Evoque.

"We have ambitious plans for growth and the success of our products around the world and this agreement will allow us to accelerate and realise those plans," Jaguar Land Rover chief executive Dr Ralph Speth stated.

Those concerned with operations management may be interested in comments made last month by Halewood operations director Michael Straughan, who said the facility "is recognised throughout the industry as a centre of excellence for lean manufacturing".ADNFCR-3058-ID-800121422-ADNFCR
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