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 | | EXPANSION PLANS FOR POTTON | | | Potton Limited | | 29/09/2006 | | | Britain's leading timber frame specialists open new manufacturing base in Bedfordshire
As part of its continued growth strategy, this month, leading timber frame specialists, Potton Limited, has announced the opening of a second factory in Gamlingay, Bedfordshire, which is set to increase the company's production capacity in excess of 40% from March onwards.
Production Director, Doug Bircham explains: 'The additional capacity at Gamlingay continues our development programme that began in 2003 with the new sawmill at our Great Gransden factory, and will service the increasing demand for our timber frame products from developers, housing associations and self builders alike.
'The 8 acre Gamlingay site has been part of the Potton group for some time. Phase 1 at Gamlingay provides us with 9,000 ft2 of factory space which will help us grow our current panel capacity by 40%.
'The new site provides us with significant scope for further expansion as we have planning permission already granted for 35,000 ft2 of additional factory buildings for future increases in capacity.'
During the last six months there have been major changes at Potton. In October 2005, the company joined the ranks of Siemens, Lloyds TSB and the Royal Banks of Scotland with an Investors in Excellence Award from the British Quality Foundation. By December 2005, the company moved their headquarters to Great Gransden in Bedfordshire.
Says Mr Bircham: 'The Investors in Excellence Award provides still further assurances for our clients. We already have the IS09000:2000 accreditation and have also achieved the UKTFA's Q Mark Plus, which provides quality assurances for both our design and manufacturing capabilities.'
Potton was set up over 40 years ago. The company are known as leading suppliers of timber frame packages to the self build market. Their work with developers involves long term strategic partnerships with key players in speculative and social housing, whilst their projects list include major developments for the Ministry of Defence, Trusthouse Forte and Center Parcs as well as housing and commercial developments for private investors in Japan, Israel and Spain.
Today, Potton's timber frame solutions are up to date and ahead of all new and increasingly challenging Building Regulations; they help speed up the construction process and reduce the industry's dependence on traditional trades that are in such short supply. In addition, because Potton purchase their timber from sustainable and renewable sources that hold 'Chain of Custody', they also meet the Government's requirements for sustainable sources and drive for Eco Homes. | |
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