Luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin is creating more than 100 jobs at its factory in the Vale of Glamorgan.
The new roles at the St Athan facility, which currently employs 528, follows the launch of it new sport utility vehicle model the DBX707.
The latest expansion is not being supported with any Welsh Government finance, following its support for Aston Martin to build its second factory in the UK outside of its headquarters in Gaydon in the Midlands, and which saw its first DBX vehicle roll off the production line in the summer of 2020.
The DBX707 will enter full production later this quarter.
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Tobias Moers, chief executive of Aston Martin Lagonda, said: “As we ramp-up production of DBX707, we are delighted to have the opportunity to increase our team at St Athan and create more employment opportunities for the local community.
“Our DBX SUV is the first Welsh-built production car for nearly 50 years and these new positions are an opportunity to join a team delivering our truly incredible new DBX707 derivative which is setting new benchmarks for performance in the luxury segment.”
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Economy Minister Vaughan Gething said: “I am delighted to welcome this announcement by Aston Martin, which is a significant boost for Wales. The creation of more than 100 new high-quality jobs marks another important step forward in our economic recovery from the Covid pandemic.
“It’s great to see the products that Aston Martin proudly manufactures in Wales driving the success of this iconic British brand, as well as contributing significantly to the exporting success of the nation as a whole. This is another clear vote of confidence in the Welsh economy, both as a place to invest and a place where businesses can find a skilled and talented workforce.”
Secretary of State for Wales, Simon Hart, said: “The creation of more than 100 jobs working with a world-class and globally-recognised brand is a huge vote of confidence in the skills and expertise of the Welsh workforce.
“Wales remains a highly attractive location for cutting-edge automotive technologies and the UK Government will continue to work to secure and support the investment of companies like Aston Martin Lagonda as they drive economic growth and create jobs.”
Aston Martin is also currently recruiting for five apprentices at St Athan.