SUNDERLAND, UK (April 30th, 2020) – Vehicle production at Nissan Sunderland Plant has been suspended since 17th March. This suspension will now continue throughout May. We are currently planning a phased resumption of production in early June.
During this period the majority of plant employees will remain furloughed, and we are grateful for the government support that has enabled us to take this action.
Our goal is to navigate through this crisis while maintaining activities critical for business continuity and to make sure we are prepared for the time when business resumes in Europe and we can welcome the Nissan team back to work.
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For further information please contact:
David Jackson
Communications Director, NMGB
Tel: (+44)07966 878665
E: david.jackson@nissan.co.uk
Ben Guy
Communications Manager, Nissan Sunderland Plant
Tel: (+44)07779 783652
E: ben.guy@nissan-nmuk.co.uk
Lucy Banwell
Press Officer, Nissan Sunderland Plant
Tel: (+44)07743 859930
E: Lucy.Banwell@nissan-nmuk.co.uk
About Nissan in Europe
Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 16,000 staff across locally based design, research & development, manufacturing, logistics and sales & marketing operations. In 2019, Nissan plants in the UK, Spain and Russia produced about 465,000 vehicles including award-winning crossovers, commercial vehicles and the Nissan LEAF. Pursuing a goal of zero emissions and zero fatalities on the road, Nissan is leading the field with its vision of Intelligent Mobility. Designed to guide Nissan’s product and technology pipeline, this 360 degree approach to the future of mobility will anchor critical company decisions around how cars are powered, how cars are driven, and how cars integrate into society.
About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, INFINITI and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2018, the company sold 5.52 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 11.6 trillion yen. Nissan’s global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, manages operations in six regions: Asia & Oceania; Africa, the Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America; and North America. Nissan has partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999 and acquired a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors in 2016. The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance sold 10.76 million vehicles combined in calendar year 2018.
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