A Welsh aluminium fabricator will be supporting the construction of a new Formula 1 factory at Aston Martin's existing facility in Silverstone.
Cardiff-based Dudley's Aluminium will be working with construction firm SDC Builders to build the 400,000 sq ft facility which will support Aston Martin's growth and ambitions with Formula 1.
The firm will install Kawneer doors and capped curtain walling on the building which will house the Aston Martin team's design, manufacturing and marketing resource as well as its first ever wind tunnel and state-of-the-art simulator. The opening date is expected to be in the first quarter of 2023.
Read more: The story of Wales’ own oil company and plans to go green
Wind tunnels are used in Formula 1 during car development to analyse the efficiency of different components and achieve the right balance aerodynamically.
Colin Shorney, managing director of Dudley’s Aluminium, said: “We are delighted to be working with SDC Builders Ltd on this project at the home of British motor racing. The facility will support Aston Martin’s growth and ambitions within Formula 1 which is very exciting.”
Operating since 1993, Dudley’s Aluminium has completed many projects within the education, health, commercial, retail and defence sectors throughout the UK and Channel Islands.
Read more:
The Swansea cleaning entrepreneur who now runs a multi-million pound business
- RWE and Marine Power Systems partner for Celtic Sea offshore wind opportunities
Housebuilders agree to remediate buildings with fire safety issues in Wales
- The click-and-collect economy worth more than £1bn in Wales
Welsh retail sees much-needed boost as footfall returns to high street
