Nampak Plastics Invests In Stirling To Create 20 Local Jobs
The company has recently concluded a lease on 20,000 ft2 of industrial space at Springkerse Industrial Estate to manufacture a range of plastic milk bottles. The manufacturing plant has created 20 new full time jobs in the area.
The company has recently concluded a lease on 20,000 ft2 of industrial space at Springkerse Industrial Estate to manufacture a range of plastic milk bottles. The manufacturing plant has created 20 new full time jobs in the area.
The decision to invest in the area was driven by the business opportunities that exist in Stirlingshire within the food and drink sector, the unrivalled accessibility to Scottish market places and the proactive approach taken by Stirling Council in the site identification process.
This new manufacturing plant also creates a platform to support the growth of Nampak’s Scottish customers, in particular Graham’s The Family Dairy, at its proposed new dairy facility at the Hill of Drip farm in Stirling, and indeed its 98 farming partners at what is a critical time for the dairy industry.
Graham’s The Family Dairy intends to finance the new facility – which would be supplied by Nampak – via the Airthrey Green housing project, which addresses Stirling Council’s housing land supply shortage. Airthrey Green would preserve 498 existing jobs and create an additional 400 full time jobs and 50 apprenticeships in Stirling.
Eric Collins, Managing Director of Nampak Plastics Europe, said: “Nampak has been manufacturing in Scotland for a number of years from its plant in Bellshill. We have been exploring how to increase investment to support the growth of our customers, particularly in the areas of product innovation.
“The business climate in Stirling, the enthusiasm of local people and the professionalism of Stirling Council has provided us with the confidence to open our latest European plant in Stirling. We’re now looking forward to working with partners in the area to expand our manufacturing operation.
“Looking forward, the new dairy project planned for Hill of Drip would enable a step change in our investment in Stirling, allowing us to create 40 further new full time jobs, in addition to those created by Graham’s The Family Dairy."
This new manufacturing plant also creates a platform to support the growth of Nampak’s Scottish customers, in particular Graham’s The Family Dairy, at its proposed new dairy facility at the Hill of Drip farm in Stirling, and indeed its 98 farming partners at what is a critical time for the dairy industry.
Graham’s The Family Dairy intends to finance the new facility – which would be supplied by Nampak – via the Airthrey Green housing project, which addresses Stirling Council’s housing land supply shortage. Airthrey Green would preserve 498 existing jobs and create an additional 400 full time jobs and 50 apprenticeships in Stirling.
Eric Collins, Managing Director of Nampak Plastics Europe, said: “Nampak has been manufacturing in Scotland for a number of years from its plant in Bellshill. We have been exploring how to increase investment to support the growth of our customers, particularly in the areas of product innovation.
“The business climate in Stirling, the enthusiasm of local people and the professionalism of Stirling Council has provided us with the confidence to open our latest European plant in Stirling. We’re now looking forward to working with partners in the area to expand our manufacturing operation.
“Looking forward, the new dairy project planned for Hill of Drip would enable a step change in our investment in Stirling, allowing us to create 40 further new full time jobs, in addition to those created by Graham’s The Family Dairy."
Source: Nampak Plastics
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