An MP has praised Europe’s top trailer maker for flying the flag for Flintshire.
According to Mark Tami, who represents Alyn and Deeside, he’s proud that Ifor Williams have a factory in his constituency.
IWT Deeside, on Deeside Industrial Park, is where the company makes its flagship horseboxes and low loaders.
As well as being sold through a network of 50 UK distributors, the trailers are also exported all over the world with distributors as far afield as Australia and New Zealand.
Speaking after a visit to the factory, Mr Tami said: “It’s very important to have companies like IWT Deeside in the constituency because of what they contribute to the local economy.
“They are a market leader and I am glad they are here, they are flying the flag for Flintshire.
“They are at the quality end of the market and that is very important for the future. I am pleased that they place such an emphasis on quality.
“Clearly, in these economic times companies are under a great strain but people want trailers that are safe and secure.
“Exports to places like Germany and Denmark are a growth area and the horseboxes were recently voted the best in Europe by a German equine magazines.
“When market conditions are difficult I know that you have to look at exports which helps as they look to the future. You have to look where there is scope in growth areas.
“The fact that the trailers reach all four corners of the globe speaks volumes for the quality of the product.
“The company’s desire to keep on improving the product is important, both from a technical point of view and from an aesthetic perspective.
“The company is a market leader and a world beater in what it produces,” he added.
Paul Watkins, the Business Operations Manager at IWT Deeside, was delighted that Mr Tami had taken the time and trouble to visit.
“We were impressed with the insight and interest shown by Mr Tami. “It is gratifying to know that he holds the company in such high esteem and regards us as an important employer in Flintshire.”
Photograph: Alyn and Deeside MP Mark Tami visit to Ifor Williams Trailers Deeside. Pictured is Paul Watkins, Business operations Manager with Mark Tami MP
