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Astra Games has opened a new state of the art factory and office building in Bridgend, South Wales. Located on the Bridgend Industrial Estate, half a mile from Astra’s previous production facilities, the new development covers an 80,000 square foot area.
Astra House will accommodate a large R&D department consisting of Games Design, Software, Graphic Design and Mechanical Development, plus the UK and Export Sales and After Sales team. The production facilities will have an Increased capacity over its previous facility and will form part of The Novomatic Group of Companies’ “Centres Of Excellence” which are based throughout the world. An experienced and skilled staff base will enhance this. “Astra’s core values have always been focused on invention and innovation,” stated Astra Games Managing Director Neil Chinn. “The environment we have been able to create in our new facilities will nurture and grow this innovation, and not just within Astra’s R&D team; each individual department seeks to progress and improve its performance through new ideas and more effective systems.” “Astra Games’ origins lie firmly in South Wales, created and staffed by people who had been pivotal in the development of the gaming industry in the area. South Wales is thriving with talented people with gaming industry experience and indeed emerging talent from other sectors, in terms of in-house staff and those employed by Astra’s suppliers and partners. This fact alone made it logical to remain based in South Wales and benefit from the skills pool,” he added.
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