Construction group wins contract to extend Müller factory

Construction group Kier has been appointed by yoghurt producer Müller to extend its Telford factory.

The extension will double the size of Kier’s existing dairy production facility, allowing it to increase UK production.

The extension will be attached to the rear of the existing building on an undeveloped section of the site. The project will also include the installation of new packing and filling equipment, and construction of a steel frame, temperature-controlled building to accommodate a high-speed pallet handling system.

Construction is underway, with the new facility is due to be operational in early 2019.

Mark Pausey, Kier Construction Central managing director, said: “Overall, the UK’s industrial sector has increased by 1.4% a year since 1948, according to a recent report from the Office for National Statistics and this is the latest award for Kier which allows us to build on our expertise in the sector.

“It’s an exciting award for the team on such a technically challenging project and using our experience from schemes including the 37,000 sq m units at Kier Park, Frimley and 46,000 sq m at Basingstoke we can ensure the current operations for Müller run without disruption as we work to substantially increase the production capacity.”