GERMAN engineering group SEW Eurodrive has expanded its Midlands operation with a further site in Bromsgrove, creating five new jobs.

The specialist drive systems manufacturer has extended into a new 3,786 sq ft premises on a five-year deal on Aston Fields Trading Estate.

Ian Parker, a director of John Truslove, said: “It is great to see such a high technology company committing to Bromsgrove.

“Aston Fields is a quality estate and enjoys easy access to the A38, M5 and M42.”

The site is in addition to their Midlands base at Sugar Brook Court, Aston Road, Bromsgrove, and creates a total of five jobs.

The company, which makes gears and motors, has a network of 15 production plants and 77 drive technology centres in 51 countries around the world.