Government support helps create 44 new jobs at CT

News that Newtown-based Control Techniques has brought production from China to its Newtown HQ has been welcomed by the Welsh Government.

Economy Minister Ken Skates said the government had supported the company with £60,000. The move will create 44 jobs.

The company, which is part of Nidec, is an important employer in Mid Wales with 383 staff. 

The move is key in ramping up production in Mid Wales with 1,200 drives set to be made every day to meet global demand.

Welsh Government is also supporting the company and AMRC Cymru on a project aimed at driving productivity improvements.

Mr Skates said: “Control Techniques’ decision to move production to Newtown is very welcome at what continues to be an incredibly difficult time for our economy.

“The investment is a real show of confidence in its workforce and will not only safeguard jobs, but create new ones which is fantastic news.

“I am pleased the Welsh Government has been able to support the company and I look forward to seeing the company go from strength to strength in Mid Wales.”

Martyn Cray, VP of Operations for Control Techniques, said: “By successfully bringing production of our Commander drives back to Wales, we have proven there is both the expertise and capability to operate a project of this magnitude here in Wales."