Omega Engineering relocating to new Cheltenham facility
The manufacturing facility will be officially inaugurated by The Mayor of Cheltenham, Councillor Christine Ryder and Alex Chalk MP on Friday 8th July. The launch has been timed to take place one week ahead of the Farnborough International Airshow where Omega Engineering Services clients will be showcasing systems tested and proven by the Cheltenham based company.
Omega Engineering Services, led by a new managing director, has experienced unprecedented growth in its priority sectors, created new branding and website and recruited new members to its fast expanding operational team. Just in Q1 2016, the business has grown at its fastest ever rate in its 10-year history and is on course to quadruple its revenue and grow its team from 18 to 80 staff this year compared to last year.
The move follows a string of contract wins and exponential growth in the UK aerospace sector, including testing system solutions for one of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers.
Michael Gibbin, managing director of Omega Engineering Services, commented on the new premises launch: "This is a significant year in the history of Omega Engineering Services. Our ability to react and put the expertise in place for our customers is second to none. We have a solid reputation as the best in test. This has enabled us to retain programmes and grow partnerships with multinational aerospace customers. We're looking forward to exciting times and an expanding future."
The event on Friday 8th July will be held to host elected representatives, media and clients to launch the new business premises equipped with the latest technologies.
Omega Engineering Services is part of the corporate group, Passionate About People, also incorporating recruitment solutions provider Omega Resource Group and RPO specialist Datum RPO. The company was listed within the Top 25 of the fastest growing businesses in Gloucestershire, announcing 63% year on year growth with revenue increasing from £39m in 2014 to £63m in 2015.
"Omega Engineering Services has positioned itself as the prominent engineering solutions provider within the South West region," said Alan Beresford, Co-founder and Executive Board Member of the Passionate About People Group. "The business has more than doubled over the past year as a highly-specialist design and development provider into sectors including aerospace, specifically around manufacturing bespoke test solutions for new aircraft platform development. Our achievement is a testament in providing an unmatched service for our customers and we're proud of the entire team and the contribution of the business to the overall success of our dynamic group."
The Group has achieved forecasts of £85m in FY16, supporting the growth of Omega Engineering Services into new markets and to new heights. Omega Engineering Services has been shortlisted as SME Manufacturer of the Year 2016 for the Cotswold Life Business Awards.
