Global manufacturer to build multi-million pound factory

United Caps, an international manufacturer of caps and closures, has announced it is to build a new manufacturing plant in Rotherham.

The initial facility will be 5,000 sq m, with an option to expand to 20,000 sq m as business growth demands.

Production is expected to begin at the end of 2019 and will initially focus on beverage and dairy closures, with options to add additional segments as needed.

This project represents an estimated €20m investment including the first phase of machinery and is expected to increase group turnover by 15% in phase one and will initially employ 20 staff.

“This expansion to the United Kingdom is in response to increasing demand there for our products,” said Benoit Henckes, CEO of United Caps. “We chose Rotherham because of its central location along the M1, available technical skilled people and the reasonable cost of land in that area. This will be our first plant in the United Kingdom, and we are looking forward to working closely with the Rotherham Council as the project proceeds.

“We are excited to have a company of the quality of United Caps joining our community,” said Chris Read, leader of Rotherham Council. “We look forward to working with them to ensure a timely completion of the new factory, as well as future expansions as their business needs dictate. The beginning of operations means 20 new jobs almost immediately, and the welcome news that we can be hopeful there will be many more jobs to come for dedicated local people in the future.”

United Caps said it conducted a number of market studies leading up to the selection of the Dinnington site.
Henckes added, “Our studies reflected that demand was highest for beverage and dairy closures.

More specifically, we will focus on the production of plastic closures for flat and medium carbonated drinks as well as fruit juices and dairy products in PET bottles. Of course, our customers in the United Kingdom will have access to our full portfolio of caps and closures, as well as to the expert resources in our Messia R&D facility.”

Cllr Read added: “This development is further confirmation of the attractive location that Rotherham has become for investors, with United Caps sitting alongside McLaren Automotive, Rolls-Royce and others.

“The Council and Local Rotherham Together Partnership are working to give businesses the confidence to invest in jobs, homes and developments within Rotherham and it’s resulting in Rotherham becoming one of the fastest growing local economies in the country.

“As the economy continues to grow we can look forward to seeing more local people in highly skilled and entrepreneurial jobs, and Rotherham becoming a quality place to live and work, with a strong transport, digital and environmental infrastructure.”

United Caps is headquartered in Luxembourg and has manufacturing facilities in Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg and Spain. Employing more than 500 people, United Caps reported turnover of 137 million Euros at the end 2017.

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