East Midlands-based Acres Engineering has opened a new base in Malaga, Spain.
The family-owned business, which is based on the Castle Lane Industrial Estate, in Melbourne, Derbyshire, has set up a new company to run the operation called Acres Engineering Europe SL which will be headed up by Alejandro De Castro.
De Castro has worked at Acres Engineering in the UK for over four years, where he has been involved in the creation of more than 1,500 products across Acres’ range of markets and as a senior member of the management team.
He said: “Our focus with this new adventure will be not only to supply our customers with good quality and innovative products but also to champion the industry as a whole in Spain.
“It is not simply about wanting Acres Europe to be a success for ourselves but also for our supply chain.
“I feel very grateful for this opportunity and the faith that Luke and the management team have shown in me. We cannot wait to get started.”
Acres Engineering managing director Luke Parker said: “This is such an exciting moment for all of us.
“Spain is a global leader in automotive components (one of our major markets) and is actively investing to increase and enhance the industrial sector.
“This is a positive statement of intent from us as a growing business and a move which will also give us crucial access to the European common market.
“I am delighted to be working with Alejandro on this new venture, he has incredible talent as a designer but also as a manager and leader.
‘By continuing to work closely together we will bring our knowledge, experience and processes from the UK to the European market and naturally learn a great deal from how Spain has built its own reputation for manufacturing excellence.
“That can only be a good thing for our customers here in the UK and across the continent.”
