When the Rolls Royce factory at Goodwood first opened, it was building one car a day and employed a staff complement of 300.
Today there are more than 1800 designers, engineers and skilled craftspeople employed at the plant, working to produce five different models. They are one of the largest employers in the area, making a significant contribution to the welfare of the local community.
The company recently announced intentions to begin a formal planning process leading to an application to expand existing facilities later on in the year.