Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the Bentley Motors headquarters in South Cheshire today to officially open the company’s new state-of-the-art Paint Shop.
It marked a significant milestone in the ongoing transformation of Bentley’s Dream Factory on Pyms Lane.
During the visit, Her Royal Highness toured Bentley’s Design Studio, the new Paint Shop and wider manufacturing operations.
She met colleagues from across the business which employs around 3,000 people across South Cheshire, one of the area’s largest employers.
Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser, Chairman and Chief Executive of Bentley Motors, said: “We are honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to Crewe and to mark the official opening of our new Paint Shop.
“It was a proud moment for all of us and the culmination of a great deal of innovation and ambition to see the facility come to life.
“Her visit provides an opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary colleagues whose expertise, passion and dedication continue to drive Bentley forward.”
Andreas Lehe, Bentley’s Member of the Board for Manufacturing, added: “This facility represents a major milestone in the transformation of our Dream Factory and a significant investment in the future of British manufacturing.
“Combining advanced technologies with exceptional craftsmanship, it strengthens our production capabilities and supports the next generation of Bentley vehicles, including the forthcoming Bentley Torcal.
“Just as importantly, every aspect of the Paint Shop has been designed around our colleagues.
“From improved thermal comfort to intelligent automation that enhances ergonomics and flexibility, we are creating a modern working environment that enables our people to perform at their very best while setting new standards for luxury automotive production.”
The official opening was marked by the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by Her Royal Highness, celebrating Bentley’s ongoing development of its Crewe headquarters and its commitment to the UK.
The new Paint Shop covers 12,500 square metres across multiple levels and is the tallest building on Bentley’s Crewe campus.
It is the first automotive Paint Shop in the world to use Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to transport vehicle bodies through the paint production process.
The Paint Shop will play a key role in Bentley’s future product portfolio.
The Bentley Torcal, the brand’s fourth model line, will be painted in the facility from the start of production, alongside the Continental GT, Continental GTC and Flying Spur.
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