Nissan Extra Large Gigantic Press Machine

Production has started on Nissan’s new extra-large press at its manufacturing plant in Sunderland. The £37 million pound project has taken just over 18 months to complete, since ground was broken mid-way through 2015. Once at full capacity, it will be capable of stamping 2.5 million panels a year with a force in excess of 5,200 tonnes. An official ceremony was held today at the new facility, which also celebrated the milestone of nine million cars built at the plant since production began in 1986. Nissan’s Divisional Vice President, European Manufacturing, Kevin Fitzpatrick, said: “The new press is a fantastic piece of cutting edge technology which sets up the next generation of production at Nissan Sunderland Plant. “The quality of the build and the efficiency of the installation are a real credit to the dedication, talent and sheer hard work of our team at the plant. “Reaching nine million cars is also a tremendous achievement for the plant. The vehicles we