MANUFACTURING giant Siemens decision to move to the Worcester Six business park is a significant boost for the region according to the developers behind the ambitious scheme.

The Worcester News has previously reported that investor Liberty Property Trust and Stoford Developments are behind the phased development of the £120 million business park, and reported earlier this month that Siemens would be investing £27million in a new factory at the site for Worcester-based Materials Solutions Ltd, creating around 55 jobs.

Materials Solutions will be the first occupier on Worcester Six, taking a 10-year lease on a 45,000 sq ft unit on the first phase of speculative development completed by the developers.

The new facility is expected to open in September 2018 and will more than double the company’s current footprint, enabling it to increase its fleet of 3D-printing machines to 50.

A Siemans spokesman said the significant investment is part of its plans to build and grow a global business with additive manufacturing services for industries including aerospace, automotive and power generation.

Andrew Blevins, managing director of Liberty Property Trust, said: “We consider Materials Solutions’ move to Worcester Six a major success.

"It clearly demonstrates the calibre of occupier that wants to locate here. Our investment in the site, including a second speculative warehouse - Liberty 163 – also demonstrates our confidence in the development.”

Gerard Ludlow, director of Stoford Developments, said: “Attracting a highly innovative company of this calibre to Worcester Six is another fillip for this exciting scheme and comes shortly after major companies Kimal and Spire Healthcare announced their decisions to locate here.

"We are confident that the development will bring huge economic benefits to the region when it is fully complete and occupied.”