11 February 2008

Council Welcomes Vote of Confidence in Gwynedd Economy

Gwynedd Council has welcome's news that 200 new jobs are to be created by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics at its site in Llanberis. 

Gwynedd Council’s Development Leader Councillor Dafydd Iwan said:

“The announcement by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is a huge vote of confidence in the Gwynedd economy.

“The fact that such a large and prestigious international company is to significantly increase its presence in the area proves that the Gwynedd and our local workforce has what it takes to compete at the very highest level.

Gwynedd Council’s Chief Executive Harry Thomas who this morning met with Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Managing Director Steve Britton added:

"This is great news for Gwynedd.  The announcement will result in substantial new employment opportunities for local people in a modern high-tech growth sector and excellent career opportunities in particular for our younger people. 

“It is also good to see that this was a purely commercial decision, without public sector subsidy, which demonstrates faith not only in a well run business but also in the Gwynedd community's ability to support that business. 

“At our meeting this morning, we were able to discuss how Gwynedd Council and our partners might be able to work to support the business on the recruitment and infrastructure side as they expand over the coming year".