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North East and UK’s only washing machine manufacturer creates 46 jobs

North East firm Ebac, based at Newton Aycliffe, have brought washing machine manufacturing back to the UK, creating 46 jobs to handle rising demand for a range of products.

Moreover, further jobs are expected to follow as the new washing machines start coming off the production line.

Ebac manufactures a growing range of electrical products for the home, which make life better.

Founded in 1972, Ebac has been at the forefront of dehumidifier and water cooler manufacturing for more than 40 years and 20 years respectively, and is now expanding its range of products, having launched a range of air source heat pumps in 2013 and developed its facilities and team to move into home appliances in 2014.

The company is set to become the UK’s only manufacturer of washing machines and with the recent acquisition of the Norfrost brand, chest freezers, to grow sales in the laundry and refrigeration sectors.

Senior Product Manager, Darren Feasey, said: “The creation of new jobs for the North East has always been a key priority as we have drawn up our strategy for the long-term future of Ebac.

“Our support of the local economy is an investment in the future of manufacturing in the region.

“We are so proud that we can put a ‘Made in Britain’ label on our household goods.

“We can do this with confidence because of the passion we have for developing products that are truly valued and designed to make life better around the home.

“This is an exciting time for Ebac, as we drive our business into new markets with new products.

“The whole team here is driving forward production and sales of our dehumidifiers, heat pumps, water coolers, chest freezers and hot taps.

“The moment when we get the first washing machine off the line will make it a landmark year for Ebac and British manufacturing.”