J Tomlinson has started building a new £4.3 million training centre for car maker Volvo in Northamptonshire.

The 2,825 m2 hub will be located in Daventry and is set to open in summer 2017.

The facility, which will replace the existing training centre, will feature remote video and web-based technologies to deliver technical, commercial and management training to Volvo dealer employees.

Martin Gallagher, managing director (construction) for J Tomlinson, said: “Volvo is a name synonymous with quality and safety, and J Tomlinson is very proud to be constructing a new training and development centre for such a well-respected, globally known brand – helping the company to continue its position as an industry leader.

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"This is the latest in a number of projects that we have been involved in for the sector. Last year, J Tomlinson completed work on a redevelopment of Coventry Transport Museum, while a £5.1 million project to build a new visitor centre and factory extension for Triumph Motorcycles in Hinckley, Leicestershire, is just about to finish."

David Baddeley, Volvo Car UK's operations director, added: "Our new facility will provide the thousands of Volvo dealer employees across the country with the best possible environment to enhance their knowledge for years to come, and I am delighted that J Tomlinson has now begun work on the project."

(LM)