Longbridge plant
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The Longbridge plant is an industrial complex in Longbridge, Birmingham, England, currently leased by SAIC as a research and development facility for its MG Motor subsidiary.[3] Vehicle assembly ended in 2016.
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Built | 1895 (1895) |
Location | Longbridge, Birmingham, England |
Industry | Automotive |
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Architect | Herbert Austin |
Style | Manufacturing, industrial centre/plant |
Area | 69 acres (28 ha)[2] (Remaining) |
Address | MG Motor, Lowhill Lane, Longbridge, Birmingham B31 2BQ |
Owner(s) | Austin Motor Company (1906–1952) British Motor Corporation (1952–1968) British Leyland (1968–1986) Rover Group (1986–2000) MG Rover Group (2000–2005) SAIC (2005–present) |
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Opened in 1905, by the late 1960s Longbridge employed around 25,000 workers,[4][5] building cars including the original Mini.
In the Second World War, the main plant produced munitions and tank parts, while the nearby East Works of Austin Aero Ltd at Cofton Hackett produced Short Stirling and Hawker Hurricane aircraft.
Since the collapse of MG Rover in 2005, part of the site has been redeveloped for commercial and residential use.[6]