Aurrigo shifts up a gear with new hub

An autonomous transport firm has expanded its manufacturing capabilities with a new hub to support growing global demand.

Aurrigo International plc has announced the opening of a new advanced manufacturing and engineering hub in Coventry, significantly increasing its capacity as it prepares to begin production at the site.

The new 130,615sq ft facility, located at Power Park, is more than three times the size of the company’s previous base and will serve as its UK headquarters for engineering, vehicle development and high-volume manufacturing.

The expansion follows a £14.1 million fundraise and supports Aurrigo’s international growth strategy, including the rollout of its hub and licensing model across key markets in Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia and the US.

Bosses say the site will also support delivery of a £6.28 million contract for autonomous guided vehicles, with the facility expected to produce more than 500 vehicles annually at full capacity.

Designed with turnkey infrastructure and space for an on-site test track, the hub strengthens Aurrigo’s position within the UK’s clean mobility sector while accelerating development and deployment of its autonomous technologies worldwide.

Professor David Keene MBE, chief executive of Aurrigo International plc, said: “This new advanced manufacturing and engineering centre marks an important milestone for our business and our unwavering commitment to the UK, delivering investment in autonomous technology.

“It significantly enhances our manufacturing and engineering capability, provides the capacity to scale in line with demand, and underpins our ambition to build a sustainable, capital-efficient platform for long-term growth.

“As part of this next phase, we are actively seeking strategic partners to support our continued international growth, accelerate production scale-up, and help bring our world class manufacturing facility to full operational capacity.

“We are really pleased to have secured a new home in Coventry, just a few miles from our existing site and, importantly, a place where we can create jobs for highly skilled people and the next generation of engineers and software specialists.”

Andrew Cornish, chairman of the board for Aurrigo, added: “This facility represents a significant step forward for Aurrigo as it continues to deliver on its stated growth strategy.

“It reflects disciplined investment following the recent fundraise and provides the operational headroom needed to scale efficiently, support existing programmes, and pursue further opportunities as the business develops.”

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