Magnomatics Announces Expansion in Sheffield Operations with Dedicated Production Facility

Sheffield-based manufacturing and research company Magnomatics Limited has announced the expansion of its operations with the acquisition of a second facility. Dedicated to the production of magnetically geared machines, the new site supports the company’s strategic growth plans and the increasing demand driven by a wide range of industries transitioning to low-emission and electric propulsion technologies.

Gary Rodgers, Chief Executive Officer, said: “The addition of the new Parkway facility to the Magnomatics portfolio is an exciting development for the company.”

Magnomatics "Parkway" Production Facility, Sheffield.

The expansion marks a milestone in the company’s strategic roadmap for increasing its production capacity and introducing new manufacturing capabilities as Magnomatics continues to grow its operations.

The facility is also expected to support continued growth in skilled engineering and manufacturing roles as the company expands within the region.

Gary added, “The acquisition of our first dedicated production facility is an essential step in supporting the company’s growing manufacturing business, and the first step in the company's vision to establish production of highly specialised electrical machines alongside our world-class design and prototyping capabilities.”

From left to right: CEO - Gary Rodgers, Operations Director - Joe Kitchen, Chief Technical Officer - Stuart Calverley and Business Development Director - David Powell, at the new Magnomatics "Parkway" Production Facility.

Since 2020, Magnomatics has seen an unprecedented surge in demand for reliable electric solutions, resulting in staffing levels nearly doubling as the Net Zero 2050 deadline draws closer.

The new site strengthens Magnomatics’ manufacturing footprint in Sheffield, reinforces the company’s commitment to advancing innovative propulsion technologies and demonstrates the region as a global hub for manufacturing and innovation.

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About Magnomatics

Magnomatics is a Sheffield-based engineering and manufacturing company specialising in advanced electric machines. Established in 2006 as a commercial spin-out from the University of Sheffield, the company develops innovative magnetic transmission and motor technologies for demanding applications across multiple sectors, including marine propulsion, hybrid vehicles, aerospace and clean energy.