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| Two major job announcements, which are expected to bring about 1,400 jobs to south west Wales, are due to be made. | Two major job announcements, which are expected to bring about 1,400 jobs to south west Wales, are due to be made. |
| It is believed internet retailer Amazon will confirm it is the firm behind a distribution centre planned for Jersey Marine, near Swansea. | It is believed internet retailer Amazon will confirm it is the firm behind a distribution centre planned for Jersey Marine, near Swansea. |
| Amazon is expected to create 1,200 full time jobs at the site. | Amazon is expected to create 1,200 full time jobs at the site. |
| The Connaught Motor Company will also announce it is setting up its global headquarters in Llanelli, creating 200 jobs making hybrid sports cars. | |
| Plans for a warehouse, offices and roads on industrial land off Fabian Way, on the approach to Swansea, were passed by Neath Port Talbot Council's planning committee earlier this month. | Plans for a warehouse, offices and roads on industrial land off Fabian Way, on the approach to Swansea, were passed by Neath Port Talbot Council's planning committee earlier this month. |
| The planning application was made on behalf of an unnamed company. But it is understood internet shopping giant Amazon will confirm it is the firm behind the development later on Thursday. | The planning application was made on behalf of an unnamed company. But it is understood internet shopping giant Amazon will confirm it is the firm behind the development later on Thursday. |
| The company is expected to announce 1,200 full time jobs will be created at the site over the next five years, with up to 1,500 additional temporary jobs in the build up to Christmas. | The company is expected to announce 1,200 full time jobs will be created at the site over the next five years, with up to 1,500 additional temporary jobs in the build up to Christmas. |
| Work on the project would start in April, with the first phase expected to be completed in October 2007. | Work on the project would start in April, with the first phase expected to be completed in October 2007. |
| Wales has the available skills sets for the sector Fred Page-Roberts, Connaught | Wales has the available skills sets for the sector Fred Page-Roberts, Connaught |
| Amazon currently has centres in Marston Gate near Milton Keynes, as well as Gourock and Glenrothes in Scotland. | Amazon currently has centres in Marston Gate near Milton Keynes, as well as Gourock and Glenrothes in Scotland. |
| In a further announcement, Connaught Motor Company has said it is setting up its global manufacturing and research and development headquarters in Wales. | In a further announcement, Connaught Motor Company has said it is setting up its global manufacturing and research and development headquarters in Wales. |
| The £12m investment will create 200 "highly skilled" jobs over the next three years, according to Labour's Enterprise spokesman, Andrew Davies. | The £12m investment will create 200 "highly skilled" jobs over the next three years, according to Labour's Enterprise spokesman, Andrew Davies. |
| UK firm Connaught competed in Formula One Grand Prix races in the 1950s and the brand was revived in 2002. | UK firm Connaught competed in Formula One Grand Prix races in the 1950s and the brand was revived in 2002. |
| 'Winning combination' | 'Winning combination' |
| Connaught's technical centre, which will include a production unit, research and development facilities, design workshops and office accommodation, will be built at Llanelli Gate for completion in 2009. | Connaught's technical centre, which will include a production unit, research and development facilities, design workshops and office accommodation, will be built at Llanelli Gate for completion in 2009. |
| In the meantime the company will lease temporary accommodation, including manufacturing space, in the area. | In the meantime the company will lease temporary accommodation, including manufacturing space, in the area. |
| Production of the Connaught Type-D car will begin at the Llanelli Gate site in 2007, with the first customer vehicle due off the production line in early 2008. | Production of the Connaught Type-D car will begin at the Llanelli Gate site in 2007, with the first customer vehicle due off the production line in early 2008. |
| Mr Davies said the announcement was a boost for the automotive sector in Wales. | Mr Davies said the announcement was a boost for the automotive sector in Wales. |
| Connaught chairman Fred Page-Roberts added: "Wales has the available skills sets for the sector, a highly developed supply chain and considerable academic expertise that provides a winning combination." | Connaught chairman Fred Page-Roberts added: "Wales has the available skills sets for the sector, a highly developed supply chain and considerable academic expertise that provides a winning combination." |