Name of the Project
Grenadier manufacturing and assembly plant.

Location
The plant is being built at Brocastle, close to Ford Bridgend, in Wales.

Project Owner/s
INEOS Automotive.

Project Description
INEOS plans to build a 23 250 m² manufacturing and assembly plant to manufacture the Land Rover-inspired INEOS 4×4.

At peak production, it is hoped 25 000 vehicles a year will roll off the line.

Key parts for the INEOS vehicle, including the body and chassis, will be built at a second factory, in Portugal, before being brought to Bridgend for assembly.

BMW will supply the engines, and engineering assistance will be provided by another German company, MBTech.

Potential Job Creation
It is expected to initially create about 200 jobs to make the Grenadier, and up to 500 jobs in the long term.

Capital Expenditure
The project entails a £600-million investment.

Planned Start/End Date
Production is expected to start in 2021.

Latest Developments
INEOS is progressing into series development, with announcements on appointed suppliers and partners to be made in the coming months.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
INEOS Automotive head of marketing communications Louise Everett, tel +44 7554 113458 or email louise.everett@ineos.com.