A GROWING technology firm has become the second business to commit to a new multi-million pound business park, with the firm’s expansion set to create 30 new jobs.

Essex X-Ray has signed a deal which will see it move its headquarters from Great Dunmow to the Horizon 120 site, off the A131 at Great Notley.

The firm completed contracts with the Marshgate Group in November and is aiming to move into its new home before the end of next year.

Essex X-Ray is a leading designer and manufacturer of high voltage technology and works with firms in both the medical and aerospace industries across the globe.

Bosses say the move to the Horizon 120 business park will see the business expand and open up about 30 new jobs over the next five years.

Chief executive Dean McGivern said: “I am delighted with our planned strategic relocation to the Horizon 120 Business and Innovation Park.

“This investment is vital to our future growth and continued success and is fully supported by our parent company HEICO Corporation.

“This exciting opportunity will enable our business to continue investing in research and development and deliver high-tech products and services to more than 44 countries worldwide.”

Braintree Council is investing £24 million of taxpayers cash in creating the new business park and hope the development will create about 2,000 new jobs over the next few years.

The business park will offer both warehouse and office space, and will also be home to an enterprise centre which will aid up and coming businesses such as new start ups.

John McKee, Braintree Council’s corporate transformation boss, welcomed the news of Essex X-Ray’s upcoming arrival on site.

He said: “We are creating a business park which is attracting businesses from outside our district who want to be part of a well-connected and future proofed employment site.

“This is a significant investment from a world leading technology business which will give residents access to skilled jobs and opportunities for many years to come.”

Businesses interested in being part of Horizon 120 project should visit horizon120.com to find out more information about the development.