Rockwool completes Brum manufacturing hub deal
Insulation giant Rockwool has acquired 114 acres of land at the Peddimore site, north east of Birmingham, as revealed by EG last month.
It intends to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility featuring proprietary electric melting technology for its stone wool insulation products.
The new facility will boost supply capacity for customers in the UK and Republic of Ireland, while also supporting Rockwool’s sustainability plans.
Insulation giant Rockwool has acquired 114 acres of land at the Peddimore site, north east of Birmingham, as revealed by EG last month.
It intends to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility featuring proprietary electric melting technology for its stone wool insulation products.
The new facility will boost supply capacity for customers in the UK and Republic of Ireland, while also supporting Rockwool’s sustainability plans.
The Peddimore site, which is designated specifically for manufacturing use, is included in Birmingham City Council’s development plan and has outline planning permission for a 1m sq ft manufacturing facility.
Rockwool will submit applications to Birmingham City Council to adapt the existing planning permissions for its specific proposal.
Key infrastructure, including a new access road and roundabout into the site, is already in place.
Nick Wilson, managing director of Rockwool UK & Ireland, said: “We’re very excited at the opportunity to expand the business into the West Midlands that would enable us to boost our production capacity in the UK and to create quality jobs and business opportunities in the local community.
“During the past 45 years, we have built a strong foundation at our site in South Wales, where we will continue to manufacture and invest for the long term, and are now looking to build on that success with a second manufacturing plant at the Peddimore site.
“The West Midlands has a skilled, local workforce, a strong manufacturing tradition and excellent transport links, so it is an ideal location for us to expand our business in the UK and bolster our service to customers in the Midlands and across the north of England and Scotland.”
