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New premises for the Britplas Group
Last week saw the team at Warrington-based Britplas Group, who specialise in the commercial window, door and fencing sector, move to a new 40,000 square foot office and factory unit at Kingsland Grange in the town.
The move forms an essential part of the company’s strategic plan for growth as demand for its products grows. Last year alone the company saw its turnover double from £3.2 million in 2009 to £6.3 million in 2010.
Much of the company’s success is down to a specialist window system, developed for use in the healthcare sector. The now patented Safevent window system was designed to create a safe environment for patients in secure mental health units and has now been adopted as the industry standard in the mental health sector.
To date Britplas has fabricated over 12,000 Safevent windows and completed 250 projects across the country. Initially developed as an anti-ligature product, Safevent windows also have the benefit of allowing maximum levels of natural light and ventilation, whilst being totally secure, and as a result the windows are also being specified across non mental health hospitals, schools and commercial buildings. Last year Britplas won their first oversees project which has seen them fitting windows in Australasia this year.
The company has picked up many awards for the Safevent windows including ‘Best healthcare construction product’ in 2008 and ‘Best product design for healthcare’ in 2009.
Britplas employs over 50 staff and this number is set to grow now the company’s relocation is complete. Commenting on the move to new premises, Britplas Chairman, Kevin Gorman said:
“Since launching the Safevent window system in 2006 we haven’t looked back. Growth has been phenomenal and we had outgrown our old premises. The new fabrication unit will allow us to take production to the next level and our output will significantly increase. The new factory has been equipped with the latest fabrication plant and machinery to manufacture both Upvc and aluminium windows and doors."
“There is now international demand for our products, however the repeat business from satisfied customers and subsequent referrals and recommendations across the country has ensured that the UK market still remains our main focus. We know there are exciting times ahead here and overseas’’.