Witney-based MGI Engineering partners with Italian firm

Witney-based MGI Engineering has teamed up with Italy’s Vigilar Group to expand its operations into mainland Europe, forming the basis for a new company, MGI Italy.

The partnership aims to develop advanced dual-use technologies for the defence, security and aerospace sectors, bridging engineering development and operational expertise.

Mike Gascoyne, CEO and founder of MGI Engineering, said: “Italy has an extraordinary engineering heritage and a globally respected reputation for innovation, precision and performance.

“Partnering with Vigilar Group represents an exciting step forward for MGI as we expand our European presence and build new long-term industrial capabilities together.

“This partnership combines shared values around engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing and delivering world-class solutions at scale.”

The announcement was made at a Rome event attended by industry stakeholders and representatives from the UK Embassy.

The new company will be based in Modena, a hub of engineering and motorsport excellence, and will focus on technology development, advanced manufacturing and operational support.

Francesco Castro, CEO of Vigilar Group, said: “We are proud to partner with MGI Engineering at such an important stage of its international growth.

“By combining operational expertise, engineering excellence and industrial capability, we are creating a platform able to transform real-world requirements into innovative and scalable dual-use technologies.”

The partnership is designed to establish Italy as a strategic hub for future technological and industrial development.