Pailton's managing director Cy Wilkinson says that Coventry has a rich heritage of manufacturing, and it is time “we build on this and look to 2021 as an opportunity for economic revival”.
“Coventry has taken a lot of knocks over the years, but the resilience of its people has always shone through,” he says. “This city is stepping outside the shadows of near-by Birmingham and is now seen as a place where great change is happening, particularly in terms of growth for the manufacturers based here.
"The economic impact on the city will be huge, it will increase tourism, investment and attention to this city — which are all catalysts for regeneration. Investors should choose Coventry as an attractive location to pursue new growth, just like the people who set up Pailton in 1969 did.
"Look where we are now; manufacturing steering systems for key players in the commercial, bus and military vehicle sectors. We put that partly down to being in a prosperous, well-connected and steadfast location. This hidden gem isn’t quite so hidden anymore thanks to the new title; it’s about time more businesses took advantage.”
