A Kimnel Bay based company that manufactures sophisticated
precision tools for Rolls Royce and other automotive and aerospace
companies is to create 23 new jobs as a result of Welsh Government
support.
Economy Minister, visited Consort Precision
Diamond in Conwy to discuss the expansion plans, which will be
supported by £200k from Welsh Government.
The Minister also spoke to the company’s management team about
the types of challenges they are facing in the run up to Brexit,
and urged them to take advantage of the range of support offered
to Welsh business to help them prepare and build resilience ahead
of Brexit.
said:
“I am delighted that the Welsh Government is supporting Conwy
based Consort Precision Diamond in its plan to expand its
facilities and create an additional 23 highly skilled jobs at
Kimnel Bay.
“The support from Welsh Government will help fund the first phase
of a five year plan that will see Consort Precision Diamond
building a new premises and increasing its head count to just shy
of 170.
“It was also good to speak to the company about its Brexit
preparations and to ensure they are aware of, and are accessing
the full range of Welsh Government support. This includes our
popular Brexit portal and diagnostic too which is being used by
thousands of businesses across Wales to help them prepare for
life outside of the EU.
“Consort Precision Diamond actually exports extensively to
markets outside of the EU, meaning that it is a stronger position
to deal with the changes and challenges that Brexit will
bring.
“I would urge any business in Wales to access our
comprehensive range of exporting support and advice so they can
put themselves in the strongest possible position to navigate the
journey ahead.
“Of course we know that what business really needs, and continues
to call for, is certainty. For our part we will keep pushing the
UK Government to take No Deal off the table and work to secure a
Brexit that protects Welsh jobs and our
economy.”
The Minister’s message mirrors a new TV ad campaign launched this
week that is aimed at helping Welsh SMEs prepare for Brexit. The
add encourages businesses to explore and access the Brexit
support available through the Welsh Government’s
comprehensive Business Wales service so they can put themselves
in the strongest position possible.
