Moorhouse’s Brewery toasts ‘double digit’ turnover increase
A BREWERY based in Lancashire is toasting a 15% increase in turnover to more than £1.5m on the back of sales growth in North America and southern England.
Moorhouse’s Brewery, which produces the acclaimed ‘Pendle Witch’ ales, is currently investing £4.2m in its 140-year-old brewery as it looks to triple in size.
The investment will enable it to produce 1,000 barrels a week using traditional methods once the work is completed.
While the construction work is ongoing, the Burnley company has unveiled a super-sized banner ‘wrap’ around the brewery.
The banner – which covers the front of the 145-year-old brewery – contains images ranging from the iconic ‘singing ringing tree’ to the landmark Pendle Hill.
David Grant, managing director of Moorhouse’s, said: “We are expanding our brewery three-fold, doubling our workforce, and adding a visitor centre too – this is our investment in Burnley. But with this wrap, I wanted to show our pride in Burnley.
“Burnley has so much to offer: beautiful countryside; outstanding heritage, businesses willing to get behind the town, and great people. It is a place full of great stories, many of which are now being told across the Atlantic too.
“Much of our present success is down to traits defined by previous generations: those who led Burnley to the top of the industrial world; those who believed in hard work, in taking opportunities when presented, and who were passionate about Burnley… just as William Moorhouse was in 1865 and I am in 2010. This banner reflects this pride.”
Moorhouse’s is one of the founders of the ‘Burnley Bondholder’ scheme, a group of pioneering organisations committed to promoting the area and attracting investment.
The banner, which measures 180ft by 25ft, seeks to promote positive change and influence perceptions of those who visit the area.
Mr Grant said: “We all have a role to play in Burnley’s future – businesses and the council are showing leadership.
“I am investing, creating jobs and with this banner, hopefully, showing the people of Burnley how proud Moorhouse’s is to be a part of this town’s future.”
