Wiring firm is making connections after move
opportunities with Sumitomo Electric Wiring as well as have one-to-one meetings with the firm’s DC Manager Mike Hall.
SEWS-E is part of the Sumitomo group of companies, founded in Japan over 400 years ago, and now operates in 65 countries distributing automotive wiring harnesses, fuse boxes, connectors, and cables throughout Europe.
The business is expanding to the Jade Business Park - a new 55- acre employment site just moments from the A19 and Dalton Park on the outskirts of Murton.
Jade Business Park will be managed by Business Durham, the economic development arm of the council.
Mr Hall said: “We’re looking forward to getting into our new site. It’s location and offer was perfect for us. It is just six miles away from our current facility, close to the motorway and to our major customers.
“Our new building will be purpose built, enabling us to grow and also accommodate a number of exciting new projects that are in the pipeline.
“We’re keen to talk to local companies who could supply data cabling, power supply, and removals as well as general contractors. The Meet the Buyer event gave us a fantastic opportunity to make some new connections.”
Paul Butler, CEO from NEAA said: “We are delighted to be able to bring a new series of Meet the Buyer events to our members in the automotive supply chain and we were grateful to work with Business Durham on the first one.”
Sarah Slaven, managing Director from Business Durham said: “We are pleased to have sponsored the Meet the Buyer event and to see our first tenant at Jade Business Park connect with local suppliers.
“It’s a very exciting year for Jade Business Park and we look forward to welcoming Sumitomo Electric Wiring to Durham.”