Global armour manufacturer to create 90 jobs

Coventry-based global armour manufacturer NP Aerospace is to create 90 jobs to support recent business growth and new and ongoing contracts.

At the time of the announcement, the Mayor of West Midlands, Andy Street, was visiting the Foleshill Road factory where the roles will be based to find out more about the company’s growth plans.

The new roles will support contracts in NP Aerospace’s commercial composites, vehicle armour and personal protection business which includes the manufacturing of body armour plates, helmets, shields and bomb disposal suits.

NP Aerospace is a key supplier to various global defence organisations such as the UK Ministry of Defence and Canadian Department of National Defence and is growing both its military and law enforcement global customer base.