The multi-million pound contract to create the new Aston Martin factory at St Athan, west of Cardiff, has been awarded to Ammanford-based TRJ, who completed the first stage reception area earlier this summer. Now the family owned construction company will convert the massive hangers on the former RAF base into a production centre. First Minister, Carwyn Jones has congratulated TRJ Ltd on its … [Read more...]
£5.8 Million loan secured Aston Martin deal in Wales
Aston Martin was given a £5.8 Million repayable loan by Welsh Government to set up its new factory at St Athan. The amount was confirmed after the Information Commissioner ordered Welsh Government to release the details following a complaint by a Welsh businessman into the secrecy around the deal. The luxury car maker will build its newest sports car in a hanger which is being converted … [Read more...]
Aston Martin Vulcan turns wheels at St Athan
A special film has been commissioned to mark the arrival of Aston Martin at its new vehicle assembly plant in St Athan and we see the first Vulcan model turning wheels. The appearance of the Aston Martin Vulcan was just the start of an incredible celebration of Aston Martin’s heritage, which brought together 28 very special Aston Martins with a combined value of £65 million in a film produced … [Read more...]
Per Aston ad astra
The largest ever gathering of Aston Martin models and their owners in Wales converged on St Athan yesterday to mark the official “move in” by the car maker. Historic and European models were assembled in the enormous ex-RAF hanger, which is being converted to an assembly hall for the new sports cars, as part of their Spring Concourse. There was a dramatic drive by outside the hanger with … [Read more...]
Welsh firms can apply for £60M Aston Martin contracts
Aston Martin contracts worth over £60million are up for grabs to businesses across Wales. It comes as a result of Welsh Government’s decision to open up its Sell2Wales procurement channel to the luxury car maker, said First Minister Carwyn Jones. It is the first time that private sector contracts have been advertised on Sell2Wales and will ensure Welsh SMEs have easy access to the … [Read more...]
Aston Martin refinancing to fund exciting new models
Aston Martin is refinancing its investments as a new model programme rolls out with the new plant in South Wales coming on stream over the next two years. The luxury car-maker needs to refinance almost $600 M in debt coming due next year and it's seeking to replace it with £ 530 M in new dollar and sterling-denominated bonds. Research firm CreditSights says the prestige brand has been … [Read more...]
Inside Aston Martin’s St Athan centre
These are the first images of the luxurious visitor reception area for the proposed Aston Martin car plant at St Athan. The contract has been awarded to Ammanford construction company TRJ and a rapid conversion is underway of military buildings on the site into company offices and a VIP centre as well as restaurant for workers on site. Aston Martin President and CEO Dr Andy Palmer met Welsh … [Read more...]
“Made in Wales” identity plate for St Athan Aston Martin SUV
The forthcoming Aston Martin SUV which will go into production at St Athan will carry a “Made in Wales” identity plate. The decision was revealed last night by Aston Martin Lagonda CEO Andy Palmer as guest speaker at the Welsh Automotive Forum Networking Dinner, held near Cardiff. He told guests, “All our luxury sports cars have carried a Made in England identity plate but when the SUV comes … [Read more...]
First Welsh employees of Aston Martin St Athan begin work
The first Welsh recruits have started work at Aston Martin, to gear up for their future careers in the new vehicle assembly plant at St Athan. Earlier this year, Aston Martin announced significant new investments in its long term future in the United Kingdom, choosing St Athan in Wales as the location for its second manufacturing facility. As a specialist luxury manufacturer, Aston Martin … [Read more...]
EXCLUSIVE: Aston Martin overhauling presence in Wales
Luxury brand Aston Martin is overhauling its presence in South Wales as it gears up for its new multi-million-pound assembly plant at St Athan. By the end of this month, Stratstone Aston Martin Cardiff will close after 11 years and local customers will be able to use a drop and collect maintenance service for their cars to be carried out in Bristol from July. Later this year a futuristic … [Read more...]