MP opens high-tech firm's new £5million site

A £5million investment in an eco-friendly, 30,000 sq ft facility that will enable high-tech engineering company 3P innovation to double its size and expand its UK and international operations has been opened by Meriden MP Saqib Bhatti.

3P works with global pharmaceutical and medical device businesses to help develop their new products and production processes. This exporting manufacturer is one of a limited number of companies globally who can design and manufacture this sophisticated and heavily regulated automation.

The occasion marked the first anniversary of 3P innovation's Employee Ownership (EO), and the company invited the MP to join the staff in a company-wide celebration at their Midland headquarters.

Mr. Bhatti, former president of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, took part in a series of meetings with senior staff at 3P to discuss the potential for enhancing the West Midlands' life sciences sector. He then enjoyed a tour of the facility and machine demos to experience first-hand the capabilities of the engineering firm. The local MP then joined the rest of the staff in celebrating their anniversary at a staff barbecue.

This year's EO theme is growth, and so the Midlands-based firm chose a timely date to inaugurate the next phase of their new development.

The new site, being built by Clowes Developments, will be a 30,000 sq ft purpose-built facility, taking the 3P premises to a combined total of 60,000 sq ft of both office and workshop space. This move will allow for 3P 's workforce to double in size.

Dave Seaward, founder and projects director, said: “Employee ownership is about investing for the long-term benefit of employees, and ensuring all employees have a voice in big decisions.

“Since we became employee-owned, our staff are more empowered to control their futures within 3P. This has led to high levels of engagement and job satisfaction. Ultimately, this means that we can plan for significant growth, and our clients and partners can expect excellent service from a stable business well into the future. ”

3P was established in 2006 by a group of like-minded engineers with a passion for high-performance machinery and innovation. Their 60,000 sq ft facilities have been designed to suit their 'high-tech', innovation-driven focus and activities and provides them with high-specification, expansive workshops and scope to expand further. In the past two years, they have been awarded a Queen's Award for Enterprise in Innovation (2020), a Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade (2021) and a Princess Royal Training Award (2021) for their Graduate Development Programme (GDP).

For more information, visit www.3pinnovation.com

Pictured: Opening time: Saqib Bhatti formerly opens the new building which is expected to be completed by January 2023.