Yorkshire fire engine manufacturer bags £30m defence contract

A West Yorkshire firm specialising in the manufacture of fire engines has secured a defence contract worth £30m.

Angloco Limited will replace and service a large proportion of the UK Ministry of Defence’s existing fire fleet over the next 12 years as part of the deal.

Founded in 1965, the Batley-based firm specialises in manufacturing fire fighting & rescue vehicles.

The MOD contract win follows Angloco’s second factory opening – a nine-bay, 12,000 sq ft unit near to its 30,000 sq ft HQ - as well as a recruitment drive to add to the firm’s 90-strong team.

Alistair Brown, managing director of Angloco commented: “This is great news for both the company and the local area – the project not only gives our order book a further boost, but secures more jobs for the longer term.

“We have fought off some very stiff international competition but are delighted that a British company will now be delivering the contract.

“The defence order – along with numerous other projects – means we are now engaged in another major recruitment exercise for more staff across all areas of the business.”