Novanta moves into new $12M facility in Stockport, UK

01 Aug 2024

Firm that started locally as Laser Quantum manufactures lasers and sub-systems for medical and industrial applications.

Novanta moves into new $12M facility in Stockport, UK

Novanta, a pioneer in manufacturing advanced lasers and optical sub-systems for medical and industrial applications, has relocated from its founding premises in Stockport, UK, to a state-of-the-art 70,000 square foot facility at the nearby Orion Business Park, quadrupling its capacity to house its expanding team and serve clients.

Originally founded as Laser Quantum Ltd, the organization was established in 2002, prior to being acquired by US-based Novanta Corporation in 2017.

CEO Matthijs Glastra commented, “This transformative move marks a significant new chapter in our journey, symbolizing the unification of our UK team and ongoing commitment to growth and innovation across Novanta.

“Our investment in this state-of-the-art laser sub-system facility reinforces our position as a trusted technology partner to our global OEM customers. It also demonstrates our commitment to providing our team with the best possible work environment to innovate and excel. We’re excited about the opportunities this move presents and look forward to continuing to deliver exceptional value to our clients from our new facility.”

Highlights of the new facility

• World-class laser sub-system assembly: Two-thirds of the new facility is enclosed in a clean room environment and sets the standard for quality, lean manufacturing, standard work practices and procedures, ensuring excellence in every aspect of optoelectronic module assembly.
• Flexible work environment: Large work environment with collaboration spaces inspire innovation and creativity. Onsite restaurant, gym, garden and reflection spaces create a flexible work environment that caters to diverse needs while promoting productivity.

About Novanta

Novanta, headquartered in Bedford, MA., USA, provides a range of technology solutions for medical and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers. The company combines deep proprietary technology expertise and competencies in photonics, vision and precision motion with a capability to solve complex technical challenges. Its common shares are quoted on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol NOVT.