29 August 2008
AMS secures site for major new facility in North West
99 jobs have been safeguarded, with a further 41 new positions
created in Cheshire, thanks to a £275k Northwest Regional
Development Agency (NWDA) grant to Advanced Medical Solutions.
Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS) was founded in 1991 in Winsford
Cheshire as a Research and Development start-up company, focusing
on the development of high performance polymers for the healthcare
market.
The capital investment grant, known as Selective Finance for
Investment (SFI) will allow the company to remain in the region,
merging the current two sites into one and almost doubling the
manufacturing facility to 15,000 sq m.
Additional facilities will include the installation of R&D
laboratories and supporting infrastructure incorporating a suite of
clean rooms, new and re-located manufacturing equipment, utilities
and services, together with supporting office and laboratory
space.
SFI grants are available for businesses that are looking for
financial backing in order to successfully carry out investment
projects. Grants are available for business projects of all sizes
located in ‘Assisted Areas’ of the Northwest.
Mark Hughes, Executive Director of Enterprise and Skills at the
NWDA said:
“Since 1991 Advanced Medical Solutions has clearly demonstrated
its ambition for growth by consistently launching market driven
innovative products and investing in research facilities to secure
future growth. The additional facilities will allow the company to
take advantage of a growing market.
“The NWDA is committed to supporting businesses that are likely
to contribute to the commercial success of the region, creating
jobs for the area and increasing the overall wealth of the
region.”
Dr. Don Evans, Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Medical
Solutions said:
“I am delighted that we have managed to secure a prime site for
this new facility in the local area thus retaining key staff and
skills and mitigating the disruption risks associated with a major
project of this kind. This is a key investment for AMS, which
will allow us to consolidate our existing operations in a
state of the art facility, support our growth plans and further
strengthen our position as a leading technology driven,
medical device company.”
The NWDA manages and funds a number of business finance
solutions designed to help businesses in the region to start up and
grow. For further information visit the business page at www.nwda.co.uk
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responsible for:
• Supporting business growth and encouraging
investment
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