Litestructures opens Eastern European base
A COMPANY which constructs sets for major performers including Robbie Williams, Massive Attack, Coldplay and Franz Ferdinand has strengthened its Eastern European operations.
Wakefield-based Litestructures, which is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of aluminium structures for the entertainment industry, has developed a new manufacturing base in Slatina, Romania.
The new 30,000 sq ft factory was officially opened by the Mayor of Slatina, Darius Bogdan Valcov and the British Ambassador, Robin Barnett, in the presence of Ion Prioteasa, President of the county of Dolj and Ioan Ciugulea, Vice-President of the Olt County Council, Romania.
Managing director, Adrian Brooks, said: “Even in these hard economic times, perhaps even more so, Romania remains an attractive area for inward investment. Slatina has many connections with the wider aluminium industry, so we were confident of finding the skills and support we needed for this venture.
“This Christmas 2008 marks the fifth anniversary of Litestructures’ relationship with Romania. The Romanian factory will take over production of Litestructures range of standard products, while the company’s home base, in Wakefield, England will now be free to concentrate on custom structures, special projects, new product development and marketing.”
Established in 1991 by former teacher Mr Brooks, Litestructures employs more than 120 staff across sites in Germany, the UK, and Romania.
