Astemo, a joint venture between Hitachi, Honda and JIC Capital, will establish a new production line for next-generation electric vehicle inverters at its plant in Bolton, northern England, with output scheduled to begin in April 2027.
The company said the investment will create or secure around 220 jobs and help “ensure a stable supply of electrification products for the UK and EU markets.” The project is being supported by Britain’s Automotive Transformation Fund, which backs the development of electric vehicle supply chains.
Astemo described the inverters as “highly efficient, compact and lightweight” and designed to meet European market standards, with a focus on electromagnetic compatibility. Further product details were not disclosed.
“This investment in our Bolton plant in the UK will mark the fourth country in which Astemo manufactures electrification products, following Japan, the US and China,” said Toru Kamioke, Senior Executive Vice President of Astemo. “It is an important achievement in our global electrification supply chain. Through the supply of products from the Bolton plant, we will respond to Europe’s EV market growth, while contributing to job creation and the development of the UK automotive industry.”
Astemo, which employs about 80,000 people worldwide, already produces electrification products in Japan, the United States and China.