A global manufacturer has opened a new head office and assembly plant in Sunderland following a six-figure investment.

SIE Industrial, which specialises in industrial blasting, coating, extraction and vacuum machines, has opened a brand new 11,374 square foot facility at Sunrise Enterprise Park, in Castletown,

This new site will give the company increased production capacity and create more than a dozen jobs, with roles ranging from mechanical and electrical fitters to administration, sales, finance, stores and logistics.

Gareth Bowen, managing director of SIE Industrial, said: “We pride ourselves on supplying the highest quality industrial dust extraction, vacuum recovery and abrasive blasting equipment and this new head office and assembly plant will be key to ensuring we can continue to do just that.

Gareth Bowen, managing director of SIE Industrial, and Councillor James Jackson, cabinet member for business, housing and regeneration at Sunderland City Council.

placeholder image — Gareth Bowen, managing director of SIE Industrial, and Councillor James Jackson, cabinet member for business, housing and regeneration at Sunderland City Council.

“We have an incredibly skilled team here in the North East who, for the past 40 years, have really pushed the boundaries when it comes to developing leading-edge machines that can be utilised across a wide range of environments and sectors, and the move will provide them with the space and resources required to continue innovating and realise their potential.

“It will also provide us with increased capacity and allow us to bring new talent into the business, from skilled engineers to apprentices, and those who can work in the back-office as we look to drive further growth, develop our team and strengthen our service offering.”

Since its launch in 1982 by Gareth’s father, Paul, the family-run business has seen its equipment used for the development and maintenance of a range of products, from naval vessels to railway stations.

Gareth said: “Alongside the opening of the new Sunderland head office and the appointment of Gary Taylor as strategic relationship director, it marks an exciting milestone for SIE as we seek to continue helping businesses across the global abrasive and blasting industry be more productive, reduce costs and work smarter.”

SIE Industrial has opened a 11,374 square foot facility at Sunrise Enterprise Park, in Castletown, following a six-figure investment.

SIE Industrial was supported in its move to the new head office by the business investment team at Sunderland City Council who provided signposting and referrals to various business support organisations across the city who could help the company.