Ineos to create up to 500 jobs in car manufacturing in Bridgend

Credit: INEOS

The company INEOS will be creating up to 500 jobs on a site next to the Ford plant in Bridgend.

INEOS Automotive plans to create its new 4x4 Grenadier vehicle in the town.

It said it will create 200 jobs initially and up to 500 in the long term.

Aerial view of what the plant will look like. Credit: INEOS

INEOS is buying 14 acres of land from the Welsh Government to house its new facility.

Production of the 4x4 is due to start in 2021.

The manufacturer is also in talks with two Wales-based supply companies, which could mean a further boost to the Welsh economy.

INEOS chairman Jim Ratcliffe said he is confident in British manufacturing. Credit: PA

ITV Wales spoke to Ford workers on their way into work and asked them what they thought of the news.

Senior organiser from GMB Union, Mike Payne, also wants to make INEOS coming to Bridgend a success after the closure of the Ford factory.

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