Norbar Torque Tools officially
opened its new premises in Banbury
on 19th September with an on-site
evening party for employees and
special guests, including Sir Tony
Baldry, MP for Banbury.

The new production site is more
than three times the size of the
company’s present Banbury head
office and factory and will allow it to
expand output to meet increased
worldwide demand for products.

The move is being phased, with
the two units running concurrently
until project completion in 2015.

The expansion will mean more local
employment opportunities at
Norbar, which has already increased
its workforce this year by 25 to 260;
further increases are planned.

Norbar designs, develops and
produces torque tightening and
measuring equipment, exporting
75% of its output to markets
worldwide. It is celebrating its 70th
anniversary this year.