A South Tyneside construction machinery supplier has expanded its Hebburn headquarters to meet rapid business growth.
Hitachi Construction Machinery UK Ltd (HCMUK), which was established 50 years ago to provide construction machinery products, has acquired the 4.7 acre site next door – the former DPD depot at Monkton Business Park – as part of moves to expansion of its head office, connected technology and production facility.
The move will trigger further job creation at the firm, which increased its workforce from 200 to 275 last year, taking on new staff in engineering, production, finance, HR and payroll departments. Along with the expansion, the company has pledged to support the economic growth and welfare of South Tyneside, and with support from South Tyneside Council, has recently signed up to the Better Health at Work programme and completed their bronze award. It also now sponsors Hebburn Football Club and will look at introducing volunteer days for staff this year.
