3M to open new skills centre at MIRA Tech Park
3M will open a new Training and Skills Development Centre at MIRA Tech Park in Warwickshire in the first quarter of 2026.
The 15,250 sqft site will support the company’s commitment to upskilling technicians in the automotive refinish and industrial sectors.
The state-of-the-art facility will serve 3M’s automotive aftermarket and abrasive system divisions, delivering immersive, hands-on training of the company’s standard operating procedures.
Courses will cover core skills across the vehicle repair process including body repair, paint preparation and application, and refinishing, as well as industrial abrasives processes, from metal fabrication and fine surface finishing to automation.
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Lee Roan, 3M regional division sales manager for the automotive aftermarket division, said: “Securing this new facility at MIRA Tech Park is a significant milestone for 3M, as it will enable us to demonstrate our skills training capabilities, address skills shortages across markets and foster innovation in a state-of-the-art environment.”
Dave West, 3M senior manager, abrasives systems division, added:
“We are excited about the opportunities this new facility will bring. It will not only support our training initiatives but also strengthen our collaboration with customers in the automotive, aerospace and general manufacturing sectors.”
