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“Perspex first came to the town during the Second World War as it was seen as a safe place for the plant which was manufacturing Spitfire canopies.
“This major new investment demonstrates our commitment to the town, it will allow us to modernise and streamline the way we work and allow us to become much greener – reducing
CO² emissions and water consumption, something we are pas-sionate about.”
The planning application is for an extension to the site accessed off Goose House Lane. The full manufacturing side of the businesses has already moved to that site and, as part of the centralisation, the Orchard Mill site on the A666 would be sold for re-development.
A CGI of the proposed extension
PERSPEX GIVES A CLEAR VIEW OF THE FUTURE
Plastics firm Perspex International has submitted a major planning application for one of its sites in Darwen – part of almost £40m of new investment supported by its Town Deal.
The extension to the existing Chapels Park site would allow the firm – which has a long and rich history in the town – to streamline its processes, dramatically reducing CO2 emissions and water consumption.
The firm says the investment will also help
safeguard jobs in the town while helping to create new roles.
If the plans for the new Polymerisation Hall and Energy Centre are agreed, the extension would pave the way for Perspex International to centralise its local operations to just one location.
Bryan Welch, operations director, said: “Perspex International has a long and rich history in Darwen – one that we want to build upon and continue to develop.
HOW WE’RE LEADING THE WAY IN SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
We are in an era defined by rapidly advancing technology and evolving business needs, and as a college we strive to position ourselves at the forefront of skills development.
There are a couple of new initiatives that we’ve been developing through the government’s Lifelong Learning agenda that I believe have the power to transform the business training landscape, focusing on individual and business goals.
They have been developed in response to the skills shortages that many industries face today. They offer individuals the skills they need to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment, while bringing additional skills and knowledge into businesses of all sizes.
Bootcamps
Bootcamps have emerged as a powerful solution to bridge the skills gap. These intensive, short-term training programmes focus on providing practical, hands-on experience in high-demand fields such as robotics and leadership and management.
Neil Burrows
They are tailored to meet the specific demands of local employers, ensuring that you gain relevant, industry-specific skills swiftly.
Unlike traditional educational models, bootcamps condense extensive learning into a few months, enabling rapid upskilling.
By collaborating closely with businesses, we ensure our bootcamps stay ahead of the curve in industry trends and technological advancements.
nburrows@burnley.ac.uk Modular Learning
Modular Learning is the new kid in town, offering a more flexible approach to skills development with no tuition fees under the initial pilot scheme.
This is particularly beneficial for working professionals seeking to upskill without the commitment or cost of full-time study.
Modular Learning allows learners to build their expertise through modules that can be tailored to individual career goals and business needs.
It has a business-centric approach, integrating real-world projects and case studies into training, growing theory-based knowledge while boosting practical skills.
Our close partnerships with local businesses ensure that Modular Learning graduates are well prepared to enhance their organisations from day one.
Are there areas of your business that would benefit from these kinds of training? Let me know, it would be great to hear from you:
nburrows@burnley.ac.uk
The scheme is being supported by the £100m Darwen Town Deal. Wayne Wild, who chairs the deal board, said: “Manufacturing is part of the very fabric of Darwen and as part of the £100m Town Deal, we have been able to help bring forward a site for a new HQ for Brookhouse and a pioneering manufacturing and research centre on a neighbouring site at Chapels.
“Barnfield Blackburn Ltd – a joint venture between Barnfield Group and Blackburn with Darwen Council – is progressing talks with Sheffield University’s AMRC to be the anchor tenant there – housing its first-of-its-kind Additive Manufacturing Accelerator. A huge coup for the town.
“The Town Deal has helped be a catalyst for these important schemes and the new investment with big plans for the town centre coming forward too.”
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