Parkinson Harness Technology has expanded its UK operations with a move to a 10.7-acre site in Kirton, supported by Lincolnshire County Council.
The manufacturer, which specialises in cable harnesses and high-voltage solutions, relocated after outgrowing its previous facility. The new base allows the company to increase production capacity, safeguard skilled roles, and maintain its UK manufacturing footprint.
David Earnshaw, Director of Parkinson Harness Technology, said: “At one point in 2023, the move looked impossible. We were told we didn’t have the funds to go ahead, and the project looked dead in the water. But we didn’t give up, and thanks to the hard work of our staff and the remarkable support of stakeholders – including the county council – we were able to turn the situation around and deliver this fantastic new site in Kirton.
“The facility has crucially allowed us to retain and expand our scale operation here in the UK. That’s one of our unique selling points as a business, enabling us to combine global-scale manufacturing with specialised components and support close to home.”
Lincolnshire County Council, as the landowner, played a key role in securing the site, agreeing on commercial terms based on an independent valuation to enable the relocation. The authority’s intervention ensured the business could continue operating in the region, supporting local employment and supply chains.
Cllr Liam Kelly, executive councillor for Growth at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “This success story is exactly why the council holds development land across the county – to help businesses grow, consolidate and thrive when it matters most.
“When Parkinson Harness Technology outgrew their former site, there was little space on the market for them to expand into. By working closely with them, we were able to provide land for a purpose-built site and, when they hit a bump in the road, we were able to provide a commercially acceptable solution to secure investment, high-skilled jobs, and growth for the local economy.”
The Kirton site forms part of the company’s broader growth strategy under parent group Dhoot Transmission, which supplies components to major international manufacturers. The expansion is expected to strengthen the company’s position in the UK market and bolster Lincolnshire’s reputation for advanced manufacturing.
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