Sony creates 30 new jobs at Pencoed factory

Sony is creating 30 new jobs at its factory in Bridgend county as the technology giant quadruples its production to cope with the expected demand of a next generation computer.

It is taking on the extra staff at its Pencoed site after unveiling the new budget-priced Raspberry Pi 2.

The production rate will rise from 18,000 units to 80,000 units per week.

There are currently 70 workers at the plant.

The Raspberry Pi 2 is the same size as the prior version, so will fit in the same enclosures