The Andover plant designs and builds specialist servo and permanent‑magnet motors for industrial automation and robotics, supplying high‑performance motor solutions to customers worldwide. With around 60 people working for the business in Andover, staff said the closure would hit local families, with husbands, wives, siblings and younger generations working at the same site. Workers questioned the move overseas, saying the Andover factory is known for specialist manufacturing and quality workmanship. He said: “Control Techniques Dynamics has been part of Andover for more than 60 years, and its people are among the most skilled we have. UPDATE: 60 jobs could be affected if Andover factory moves to Romania, company confirms