Sensata Technologies has welcomed the Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland to open its new state-of-the-art research and development centre in Newtownabbey - an investment that reaffirms the company’s long-standing commitment to the region.
The opening of the new Northern Ireland Technology Centre (NITC) is the culmination of a five-year project to bring together Sensata’s 360 highly skilled engineering and support staff into one building and to inspire creativity, collaboration and innovation.
The facility represents a significant investment by Sensata Technologies, which also has over 250 employees at its manufacturing plant in Antrim, strengthening its engineering capabilities.
Sensata Technologies is a $4 billion global company with annual revenue of £236m generated from its business in Northern Ireland. Locally it specializes in sensor technology for the vehicle industry, in particular tyre pressure monitoring and electric charging devices. These products help customers and partners deliver a safer, cleaner, more efficient and electrified world.
The NITC is made up of two sustainability accredited buildings, totalling 67,000 sq. ft, which house testing and research labs for Sensata’s engineering teams, a garage which accommodates both Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) and automotive vehicles, a customer demonstration room and flex desks, bookable offices and meeting spaces.
At an event attended by Sensata’s senior leaders from the US and Europe, the Mayor of Antrim & Newtownabbey and the CEO of Invest NI, the Deputy First Minister was given demonstrations of how cars and trucks use Sensata technology.
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said: “The opening of this new R&D facility highlights Northern Ireland’s position as a leader on the world stage. Sensata is a global company but this investment show what can be achieved when multinational ambition meets local talent.
“This multi-million-pound facility will provide high-value jobs and drive economic growth, all of which is vital in ensuring a positive future for everyone.”
