Today is a very special National Manufacturing Day in Basingstoke. This year the event will also mark the 50th Anniversary of the creation of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. It seems quite incredible to think we also moved to the town in 1974.
Since relocating to Basingstoke we have enjoyed immense success, supported by the many talented local people who have worked here. It is their drive and ingenuity that has played such a vital role in placing us at the pinnacle of precision engineering. From adopting new ideas to reach unimaginable standards in quality, to coming up with great ways to reduce our impact on the environment, so many of the great successes we have enjoyed have been down to the local people who choose to work here.
We have also been able to play a part in shaping the careers of many apprentices in the vicinity. In 2018 we achieved 1,000 apprentices trained in our facilities, many of whom were from the Basingstoke area. It’s a record we aim to continue as we look for the next generation of engineers in local schools to come and work with us while they learn at BCoT.
So, congratulations to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council on reaching 50 years. We appreciate your continued support to manufacturing companies in the town and look forward to working with you to make Basingstoke a great, sustainable place to work.