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PUMPS, WATER TREATMENT
New manufacturing site meets demand for packaged plant rooms
Armstrong Fluid Technology marked the latest phase in its UK expansion with the official opening of a new Systems Manufacturing Centre at Pointon Way, Droitwich.
technologies for use in HVAC, plumbing, gas transmission and fire safety applications. Earlier this year Armstrong announced plans to relocate its West Midlands factory, warehouse and offices from Halesowen to larger premises in nearby Droitwich. The move provided additional space for operations to accommodate growing demand for off-site manufactured plantrooms and energy centres.
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Armstrong has manufactured packaged plantrooms at a site in Heywood Wharf, Halesowen since 2004. The new site is a key facility for Armstrong, specialising in the construction of plantrooms and energy centres, packaged plant systems, and fire pump packages. A steady increase in orders meant that operations outgrew the available space at the Heywood Wharf site, prompting the relocation of manufacturing operations, warehousing, and office staff to a larger, purpose-designed site at Pointon Way, Droitwich.
With over 69,000ft2 of space, easy access to the M5 motorway, and an extensive production area, the new facility creates important strategic value for Armstrong customers.
At the official opening of the new Systems Manufacturing Centre on 9 September, customers and suppliers joined representatives from local government and the business community to celebrate the milestone in Armstrong’s history. Officiating to cut the ribbon was Jason Kee – Trade Commissioner of the High Commission of Canada. Guests of honour also included Todd Rief (chief executive of Armstrong Fluid Technology), James Higgins (Gemserv), Counsellor Richard Morris (portfolio holder for economic development at Wychavon District Council), Phoebe Dawson (Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership) and Gwen Davies (Business Central Growth Hub). Mr Rief commented: “I’m thrilled to be here today, not only to contribute to the proceedings, but ultimately to celebrate this occasion with customers, suppliers, trade associates, local business contacts, industry and local press. Since its inception, Armstrong has been guided by a set of core values: community, service, learning and innovation. Where Armstrong stands today would not have been possible without our long history of serving customers, working collaboratively to form and strengthen communities, and innovating to develop new capabilities. Our day-to-day operations and growth are tightly connected to our purpose: To protect our planet by reducing
greenhouse gas emissions from buildings with our revolutionary, high value energy saving solutions. Our objective is to create a built environment that provides indoor comfort at the lowest possible environmental cost.”
“Packaged solutions and off-site manufactured integrated plantrooms are the future for our industry. In comparison to the industry standard method of assembling loose components on site, packaged solutions provide savings in almost every aspect. Shortened project schedules, procurement savings, space savings, labour savings, long- term savings from design quality and professional assembly, and perhaps most importantly, energy savings and carbon footprint reduction through improved operating efficiency. Packaged plantroom solutions from Armstrong also leverage our industry- leading Design Envelope technology, delivering the best possible operating efficiency across a wide range of duty points. And in recent years Armstrong has once again led the industry, introducing our innovative pump manager service, to provide customers with connected intelligence to track and optimise performance, and better manage maintenance and service. “The West Midlands operations of Armstrong Fluid Technology have provided a centre of excellence for these technologies for almost 20 years. Today we’re celebrating, not
just the opening of a new facility and important landmark, but also what we’ve achieved across our 86-year history, the projects to which we’ve contributed and the many thousands of customers we’ve helped. At the same time, we’re looking forward and focussing our energy on the exciting future that lies ahead.” At the event, Armstrong announced plans for new employment and training opportunities. Sixteen new members of staff are on board, taking the Droitwich workforce to 81 and plans are afoot to recruit another four new employees.
The Droitwich apprenticeship programme at is also being expanded.
Six young people have joined the programme and six additional places have been announced. Six apprentices who joined in previous years are now full-time Armstrong employees with NVQ qualifications. Simon Parker, UK country lead for Armstrong Fluid Technology commented: “This is an extremely proud day for our company. The new consolidated manufacturing facility will support greater collaboration between departments and provide us with enhanced assembly and storage capacity, as well as increased flexibility to more closely meet the demands of our customer base. We look forward to welcoming customers, suppliers, and new additions to our team to the new site in the coming months.”
he company designs, engineers and
manufactures intelligent fluid flow equipment, control solutions and optimisation
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