A Wiltshire motorsport brand has acquired Portugal’s national tyre manufacturer as part of its expansion plans.

Nova Motorsport, which specialises in premium competition and high-spec tyres, has completed the acquisition of Camac.

The move follows Nova Motorsport’s recent acquisition of Avon Motorsport and Avon Racing assets.

Nova Motorsport said this strategic step further fuels the company’s drive to become a leading name in the global motorsport tyre industry.

James Weekley, Nova Motorsport’s commercial director, said: “The acquisition of Camac represents a fundamental milestone in the execution of Nova Motorsport’s global business strategy.

“It not only solidifies our position as a leading independent tyre manufacturer for the motorsport and specialist tyre industries, but critically, it facilitates and accelerates the reindustrialization of the Avon Motorsport product range.

The acquisition provides Nova Motorsport with access to a production facility in Palmeira, Portugal, with an annual capacity of more than 500,000 tyres.

Camac is already established in the specialised tyre market, particularly within the competitive motorsport sector.

Nova Motorsport, which has offices in Holt, has recently appointed Mike Lynch as chief technical officer.

The newly-formed company acquired the motorsport assets of Avon Tire & Rubber Company which closed its site in Melksham at the end of last year with the loss of 350 jobs.

The move ensures that legendary name and heritage of Avon Tyres lives on in the motorsport industry.

Nova Motorsport is a new global brand founded by Paul Hallas, managing director of parent company, SPC Rubber Group, a leading global manufacturer of rubber compounds, with offices in Westbury, Rhondda Cynon in South Wales and Barcelona in Spain.

The company now looks set to leverage Camac’s manufacturing capabilities and expertise to advance tyre performance and customer service.

Mr Weekly added: “Nova Motorsport is proud to have recently employed some of the finest technical experts and engineers in the tyre and motorsport industries.

“We already have our own technical and manufacturing experts busy recommissioning the new factory, supported by our Global Technical Centre and HQ in Holt, England.

“Our focus remains steadfast on ensuring ultimate quality and performance in our products while continually advancing innovation in tyre technology.”

Avon Tyres was founded in 1904 and quickly gained a reputation for reliability and performance of its motorsport tyres.

They became a staple in various motorsport categories, including Formula One, where Avon supplied tyres to F1 racing teams from the late 1950s to the early 1980s.