Vivaro to be produced in Luton "despite Brexit uncertainties"

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PSA Group is to produce next generation Vivaro light commercial vehicles at its Vauxhall Luton van plant, a move that safeguards the existing workforce and will create new jobs.

In 2017, the plant produced 60,000 Opel/Vauxhall Vivaros and the new investment aims at increasing production capacity in Luton to 100,000 vehicles per year from 2019.

According to PSA Group, the investment in Luton has been part-driven through a performance plan negotiated with the Unite Trade Union, which estimated £170m being invested into the plant along with the creation of 450 new jobs.

“It is great news that this new product should see van production at Luton for the next 10 years to come,” said Len McCluskey, Unite general secretary. “This is a very welcome investment in Luton by PSA, and a deserving tribute to a dedicated workforce.”

As part of the deal, Luton Council is offering a £3.2m grant to PSA to provide assistance towards the creation of new jobs. Further incentives include reduced business rates.

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is providing a £9m grant which will be used to assist in the installation of a new manufacturing platform that will allow the plant to produce the next generation of Vivaro vans in Luton.

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