Technology
Methode Electronics to expand Malta operations
By MaltaMedia News
May 3, 2007 - 7:05:46 PM

Methode Electronics Inc has prospects relocate its Scotland operations to Malta and expand its operations in the island said the company’s Senior Vice President Tom Reynolds in a meeting with Minister for Investment, Industry and Information Technology (IT) Austin Gatt on Thursday.   

The creation of further employment, the transfer of research and development to Malta as well as the capabilities of Maltese workers were also discussed during the meeting as the Minister visited the company’s premises in Mrieħel.  

Mr. Reynolds praised the capabilities of Maltese workers  which were “instrumental”  for the company to increase the number of its employees from 250 in 1997 to 700 today.  

The company, operating in a globalised market makes vehicle components and had 19 plants in nine countries, employing 3,200 people.