Portwest Automotive Magazine

A WARM WELCOME

INTRODUCTION

At Portwest, we take immense pride in our commitment to supporting the automotive industry. For over 120 years, we have stood as a reliable partner for professionals, offering premium safety solutions, cutting-edge workwear, and an unwavering dedication to quality. In precision-driven workplaces, employees rely on workwear that supports seamless production from the smallest component to the fully assembled vehicle. Our commitment to safety and efficiency enhances both employee performance and product safety, ensuring smooth operations at every stage.

The automotive sector provides direct and indirect jobs to 13.8 million Europeans, representing 6.1% of total EU employment. The automotive industry has an important multiplier effect in the economy. It is important for upstream industries such as steel, chemicals, and textiles, as well as downstream industries such as ICT, repair, and mobility services. The EU is among the world’s biggest producers of motor vehicles and the sector represents the largest private investor in research and development (R&D). The turnover generated by the automotive industry represents over 7 % of EU GDP. Key Automotive Facts:

OUR MISSION IS CLEAR: To empower those in automotive – the engineers, architects, labourers, and all those who work day in and day out to build the future.

Facts supplied from https://single market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/ automotive-industry

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