Lewmar relocates steering division
O'Connell: 'worked hard to minimise disruption'
RELOCATION: Lewmar has relocated its steering division in the UK from Luton to its manufacturing headquarters in Havant. The move is designed to improve costs, quality and service and sees the closure of the Luton factory.
'The final relocation step was completed on Tuesday 6 May when the steering machine shop came online in Havant,' said CEO Peter O'Connell. 'Moving a factory is never easy and this was no exception. Our team worked hard to minimise disruption to the supply chain.'
There were some inevitable problems, he added, but bringing steering to Lewmar's headquarters will have enormous longer term benefits for our customers and our business.
Founded in 1928, Whitlock established itself as the premiere supplier of steering equipment, both mechanical and cable, to the world's sailing boats.
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