Electric motor development centre opens in Wales

An automotive research and development centre has opened in Welshpool thanks to a £1.98m investment by the Welsh government.

Automotive manufacturer YASA will significantly expand its operations from the new centre, based at Offa’s Dyke Business Park, creating up to 40 new jobs.

YASA, a leading manufacturer of advanced electric motors and motor controllers for hybrid and electric vehicles, anticipates it will almost treble its workforce at its new base.

The building will include rooms designed for high velocity impacts which will stress test motors.

YASA, which will lease the new building, is already an important employer in Welshpool, employing 15 highly qualified engineers.

Chris Harris, the CEO of YASA, said: “We have been operating in Welshpool since 2016 and it continues to be a hub of engineering talent for us.

“We’re excited to be accelerating YASA’s recruitment efforts in the area by growing our power electronics team and proud to be moving into this flagship research and development centre to support local growth and retain specialist talent.”

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