Business secretary visited Aston Martin HQ in Gaydon
BUSINESS secretary Kemi Badenoch recently visited Aston Martin’s HQ in Gaydon on Friday as the government announced £9 million of funding to help the firm develop its EV technology.
The MP also met with apprentices and senior leaders and learnt more about the company’s high-performance electrification strategy.
The funding, which was from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) will support 2,500 jobs, according to estimates.
Ms Badenoch said: “We’re backing our auto sector to succeed, and I was pleased to see firsthand how Aston Martin’s work here in Warwickshire is helping us lead the way on cutting edge new automotive technologies.
“Working in partnership with the car industry, we’re securing high-quality jobs and investment across the UK and growing the green industries of the future.”
Michael Straughan, executive consultant to Aston Martin’s CEO, added: “We were honoured to welcome the business secretary to Gaydon, providing a valuable opportunity to showcase the huge potential of the UK’s luxury car industry and outline our high-performance electrification strategy, which has been boosted by funding from the APC.
“As a growing, export-led business, Aston Martin is proud to serve as flagbearer for British advanced engineering and is passionate about working with the government to maximise opportunities for economic growth and to support high quality employment.”
