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Global contracts trigger three new development facilities for Northumberland firm

Metrology software products ltd (MSP) is expanding its North East development facilities by 50%, after landing new contract wins in Australia, India, Mexico and North America.

The Northumberland-based software company says that the additional space will house a completely new product team, new machinery for vital research and development and provide the capacity for future increases to the workforce.

Launched in 2002, the company develops software which identifies errors on machine tools before machining starts, hugely increasing productivity.

With a patented manufacturing solution, the company has especially enjoyed success in the aerospace, Formula 1 and, most recently, 3D printed parts sectors.

As part of this expansion, MSP is looking to fulfil a number of new vacancies. There are currently positions available, with the company aiming to increase their workforce further in the next five years.

James Ramsbotham, Chief Executive of the North East England Chamber of Commerce, was in attendance to officially open the three new facilities.

He commented: “I am delighted and honoured to have been invited to carry out this official opening and congratulate MSP on such an important expansion.

“At the North East England Chamber of Commerce we are really impressed with MSP’s level of innovation and their well-deserved success over the past fifteen years.

“The company’s strong reputation and global presence is remarkable. It is tremendous to see a Northumberland business demonstrating continual improvement and profitable growth at the very forefront of their industry.

“This expansion is a testimony to MSP’s commitment to the North East and highlights the Region’s strength and potential for successful manufacturing businesses.

“From me, and everyone at the Chamber, we applaud this expansion and wish MSP every continued success in the future.”

Also present was Berwick MP, Anne Marie Trevelyan, who added: “I would like to congratulate MSP on this great expansion and their success over the past fifteen years.

“It is fantastic to see such an innovative company thriving within Northumberland to become such an integral part of the local economy.

“I am delighted to have been able to celebrate this milestone within the company’s history and look forward to watching the company grow and succeed in the future”.