When Dura abandoned the site in 2003, following the gradual decline since 1996. Don Walker, Jim Robinson and myself declared we would do our utmost to re-establish Rearsby as a place of employment for hundreds of staff. We were joined in this endeavour by Barry Compton, who was Rearsby’s excellent Finance Manager for many years having started his career during the Auster days.
After negotiating £1.55m for dilapidations and early closure of the lease, we spent all the funds on modernising the Rearsby site. As we head towards the end of 2015, we approach our goal. There are now over 200 staff on site.
Thank you for reading this account of Rearsby Automotive Ltd.
Ivor Vaughan CBE, C.Eng, FIMechE, FIET, Comp CMI, BSc (Hons), Senior Fellow Demontfort
Chairman & Managing Director, Rearsby Automotive Ltd 1978-1996
© Ivor Vaughan August 2015