Jaguar Land Rover Unveils New Training Centre of Excellence

SOLIHULL, UNITED KINGDOM – June 18, 2008: Today, Jaguar Land Rover unveiled its new Education and Training Centre for associates on site at its production facilities in Lode Lane, Solihull.

The Mayor of Solihull, Councillor David Stewart Bell, officially opened the new facility, which will act as the centre for the plant's education and training programmes, the first of which focuses on a management development programme. This will then be cascaded throughout the organisation as part of the strategy to sustain world class manufacturing performance.

Peter Little, Manager of the programme, said: "We are under constant pressure to sustain world class performance in order to survive tough competition. This new Education and Training centre confirms our commitment of investing in our employees and the plant as we look forward to continued success and growth."

"The new facility creates a professional learning environment for all our employees who are encouraged to be a positive coach at every opportunity."

The Mayor of Solihull added: "I was delighted to be asked to open the facility and have the opportunity to see first-hand the plant and meet the employees. It is reassuring to see that Jaguar Land Rover is continually investing in the longevity of the business and I am proud to support these British manufacturing brands which greatly enrich the economy of the region."

Following the opening of the education and training facilities, the Mayor and Mayoress of Solihull, Mrs Sally Bell, took the opportunity to drive off-road on Land Rover's famous Jungle Track to experience the capabilities of one of the world's most versatile vehicles.