Autotech celebrates significant order from Jaguar Land Rover

Commenting on the project win, Andrew Robinson, Managing Director of Autotech, said, “We’re absolutely delighted. This is the largest single order we have ever received and it provides security for our existing workforce, as well as bringing new opportunities for employment to the local area. This order, along with major projects currently underway for a variety of other clients, means that we’re looking to recruit a number of skilled people including system designers, software engineers, project managers and site personnel.”

Tata Motors, the Indian group that owns Jaguar Land Rover, is reportedly committed to investing £5 billion in product development, creating thousands of new jobs. Bought by Tata for £1.5 billion in 2008, Jaguar Land Rover is responding to the growing demand for luxury brands as global economic confidence returns.

Autotech, which will be working with the UK subsidiary of the Dutch-owned production automation supplier, VDL Steelweld, is currently working on numerous other projects for Jaguar Land Rover, including computer simulation of robotic work cells, controls for overhead electric monorail conveyor systems, various floor conveyor systems, robotic glazing systems and vehicle painting facilities – as well as having recently delivered the complete body shop controls for the new and hugely successful Jaguar XJ at the Castle Bromwich plant in Birmingham.