Multi-million pound investment at What More UK manufacturing site
WHAT More UK has announced the latest in a series of multi-million pound investments at its manufacturing site.
The new development will provide 26,000 sq. ft. of extra distribution space and operate as a link between their existing buildings.
The organisation currently runs manufacturing, distribution and office space extending over 500,000 sq. ft. across its two sites, Altham and Shuttleworth Mead.
Company director Tony Grimshaw OBE said the project is great for the morale of its 300 colleagues, as the sector looks to bounce back from lockdown. He said: “The manufacturing sector in Lancashire, and the whole of the UK, is ready, willing and able to supply the country’s retailers in June when they are finally allowed to re-open. Britain is ready to get back to business and we are proud to be setting the example. Whichever way you look at it, manufacturing is still vital to the UK economy and it shows that the UK is a country that makes things and gets the job done.”
The housewares manufacturer has announced a huge growth in demand for its home bakeware products since the pandemic, with the country having to find new ways to keep busy, including a resurgent interest in home cooking - and especially baking.
With shoppers in some areas snapping up bags of flour from the shelves quicker than it can be milled, the Altham Business Park manufacturer has had to start running night shifts to keep up with demand for its own products.