Residents may be aware that Siemens Healthineers has a manufacturing plant in Eynsham. In fact, they have been manufacturing magnets for medical scanners on the site for over forty years, as well as been part of our community for that time, with many employees being local people.
Eynsham Parish Council has always been well supported by the local Siemens Healthineers team, and we were thrilled to be invited to tour the site. This was an opportunity to learn more about the important work that is being done in our parish.
Hosted by Siemens Healthineers Marketing and Communications Manager Kevin Coolin (far left in photo), our Councillors Tricia and Andy were joined by Chair Ross and Clerk Michelle on a tour of the plant in May.
Kevin said: “It was an absolute pleasure to show such key members of the local community our people and product at the factory. Sharing our new technology – which is changing the way MRI is delivered around the world – is incredibly important. This, along with cementing that we will be a part of this community for many years to come, formed a major part of the visit”
Upon arrival, Kevin shared a brief presentation about Siemens Healthineers and its origin story (it started in the garden shed of the founder!). There has been an innovation and manufacturing base in Eynsham for over 40 years, he explained, and the site makes superconducting magnets that are used in medical scanners all over the world.
Kevin then took the group on a trip around the factory, explaining the work that is done inside. Michelle, our Clerk, noted how interesting it was to “see how the MRI scanners are put together, the technology involved and how this has evolved over the years.”
Cllr Tricia agreed, adding it was “interesting to learn how MRI technology was invented and developed in Eynsham. It surprised me – I hadn’t really appreciated what has been on our doorstep all these years!”
The next chapter for Siemens Healthineers is moving to a new purpose-built factory in Bicester, with the transition starting in Spring 2027. However, the Eynsham site will continue running for the next 5-7 years to ease the transition.