West Cumbrian man leads management buyout of robotics firm PAR Systems
A West Cumbrian man has led a management buyout of his firm’s Europe and UK operation.
John McGibbon, managing director of PAR Systems (UK) Limited, has completed the buyout from its American parent company’s UK operations.
Based at Lillyhall, near Workington, PAR Systems (UK) Limited develops cutting-edge robotic systems, nuclear cranes and remote handling systems.
It is hoped the management buyout will allow the UK operation to respond more effectively to opportunities for growth, particularly in the nuclear decommissioning sector, building on existing contracts covering the Dounreay and Sellafield nuclear facilities.
New Workington exhibition celebrates West Cumbrian railway heritage
Workington railway station. Copyright: G Laird
A new exhibition celebrating the heritage and importance of the railway industry in West Cumbria is set to open to the public.
With funding and support from the Community Rail Network, The Rails Which Circled the World heritage project has transformed Workington railway station into an exhibition centre that celebrates a time when the town was a world leader in rail technology.
Iron and steelmaking in and around Workington used to employ thousands of local people, producing industry-leading rails that still circumnavigate the globe to this day.