Dyson moving into new global HQ at St James Power Station
It will house new state-of-the-art research laboratories
Singapore
BRITISH technology company Dyson has completed the first phase of the restoration of the historic St James Power Station, and on Friday (Nov 19) it began the move into its new global headquarters.
The firm - founded by billionaire industrial designer and inventor James Dyson and known for its bagless vacuum cleaners - said it plans to hold an official opening ceremony in March next year.
In a statement, Dyson's chief executive officer Roland Krueger said the company is "honoured" to bring the iconic building back to life as its global headquarters.
"Dyson's scientists and engineers will add to its already significant history through the discoveries they make and the technologies they develop," he said. We would like to thank the Singapore government, and everyone who made it possible for us to move in ahead of schedule."
The 110,000 square foot waterfront site at 3 Sentosa Gateway - located in the Harbourfront vicinity and a stone's throw from the VivoCity shopping mall - was previously a nightlife hub.
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Built in 1927, St James Power Station - the first coal-fired power station in Singapore - was gazetted as a national monument in 2009.
Dyson said the facility will double its research and engineering footprint in Singapore, and will sit at the centre of its global expansion.
As part of its £2.75 billion (S$5 billion) global investment plan announced last year, Dyson said St James Power Station will house new state-of-the-art research laboratories, with a focus on power electronics, energy storage, sensors, vision systems, embedded software, robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning and connected devices.
In April this year, Dyson said it will hire 250 more engineers and scientists in Singapore over the next 5 years.
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