A DROITWICH engineering firm has been praised by MEP Anthea McIntyre for bringing jobs to the UK.

The Conservative MEP for the West Midlands, made the comment as she visited Barton Coldform’s 55,000 sq ft factory at Stonebridge Cross Business Park recently.

The company is a leading manufacturer of bespoke fastenings, bolts, nuts, rivets and screws, exporting 22 million component pieces every month to 21 countries worldwide.

Ms McIntyre, said: “I find manufacturing and engineering firms fascinating, and the visit to Barton Coldform gave me a real insight into the particular skills that are allowing them to deliver success in the diverse markets they work across.

“I was very impressed by the site, the investments Barton has made, the re-shoring of jobs and most importantly, the staff, who from the conversations I had during the tour of the production facility, are clearly an able, dedicated and happy workforce.

“It is reassuring to hear that Barton is exporting its products, around the world, and include success in the German market, which is to be applauded given how challenging a market that is.

“Companies like Barton Coldform are one of the reasons why I like representing the West Midlands, a constituency that really does sit at the heart of the renaissance in UK manufacturing and long may it continue.”

Andrew Nuttall, Managing Director of Barton Coldform, added: “It was very encouraging to hear our local MEP talk in such glowing terms about our export and re-shoring achievements, two successes of which I am particularly proud.

“Anthea was highly engaged throughout the visit, wanting to know about the business, our challenges and our plans for the future. We spent time discussing Europe, its markets, opportunities and legislation, and how Anthea might be able to provide direction and support with some of the challenges posed by the EU such as REACH.”