Nissan's Sunderland plant unveils £37million press today

Nissan will unveil its new £37million press this morning.
Nissan's Sunderland plant will unveil its new press todayNissan's Sunderland plant will unveil its new press today
Nissan's Sunderland plant will unveil its new press today

Work on the massive project started in June 2015.

The new press line and panel storage area required a 6,780m2 extenison to the plant, taking its total footprtint to more than 362,000sq ms, – the equivalent of more than 50 football pitches.

Weighing approximately 2,500 tonnes and 10.5m in height, the new line is the biggest in the Wearside plant and the first of its type in the Renault-Nissan Alliance, pressing panels with a total force of 5,200 tonnes.

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A programme of engineering work was needed to accommodate the press, with a 6.5m deep ‘pit’ excavated for the foundations.

The new press line will make larger panels for all the Nissan vehicles produced in Sunderland.

As work began, Nissan’s Senior Vice President for Manufacturing, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management in Europe Colin Lawther, said: "This fresh investment is a clear signal of our intent to continue leading in these key areas for the Nissan brand, with our crossover and electric vehicle success founded on the exceptional quality and delivery standards achieved by our workforce here in Sunderland."