A new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility has been officially opened in Poole.
Parvalux, which makes electric motors and gearboxes, says the site in Techonology Road puts the Swiss-owned company at the forefront of its sector.
It was previously located at Wallisdown. The new facility, called Parvalux House, includes more than 1,500 solar panels to cut carbon emissions.
VIP guests attending the opening included Cllr Vikki Slade, Leader of BCP Council.
She said: “To have such a high-quality advanced manufacturing and engineering business in our local community with such long and illustrious heritage at the vanguard of industry and with such good environmental credentials is wonderful.”
Other guests included Cllr Jo Clements, Mayor of Poole; Stephen Phipson, CEO of MakeUK; Ian Girling, CEO of Dorset Chamber; and distinguished figures from the company’s parent group maxon including Dr Karl-Walter Braun, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Eugen Elmige, CEO.
Following the ribbon cutting by Dr Braun, officially opening the facility, guests were treated to a tour, providing a first-hand glimpse into the processes involved in creating gearboxes and electric motors from conception to completion.
Cllr Slade said: “It was great to attend the grand opening of Parvalux House and learn more about the incredible range of items the company manufactures – I had never considered how train windscreen wipers are powered before!”
Other speeches were made by Doug Sheppard, Parvalux Managing Director; Stephen Phipson, Eugen Elmiger and Karl-Walter Braun.
Mr Sheppard said: “This new factory represents the commitment the maxon group has towards the future of Parvalux.”
Stephen Phipson added: “I was delighted to see such a marvellous facility which will clearly bring huge benefits to operational processes and is at the cutting edge of energy efficiency in particular.”
“It’s also very refreshing to see the care taken to ensure that the working environment is as welcoming for staff as possible and the innovative measures Parvalux is implementing to aid this.”
Staff and guests receiving commemorative coins, a token of appreciation for their contributions and support in making Parvalux House a reality.
Picture: Parvalux.
