Electronics manufacturer planning for 30 new jobs

ELECTRONICS manufacturing, assembly and test firm Arian EMS plans to create up to 30 new jobs following its acquisition by investor CorqAcq.

- TOM KEIGHLEY Business writer [e-mail]

The undisclosed deal means the Ashington-based printed circuit board specialist comes under the ownership of the North West-based backer, which was founded by business magnate Simon Orange and sold earlier this year to Asda investor TDR Capital.

Now, 40-strong Arian is said to benefit from continued investment in its people, processes, and production capabilities.

Arian was founded in 2017 by Malcolm Humble, who saved a number of jobs after predecessor firm Infoteam ceased trading. He has retained a stake and will continue with Arian in a strategic role. The firm deals with complex electronic systems for a range of industries, including the automotive sector. Since launch it is said to have grown and earned a reputation for reliability, fast turnaround and high standards.