Industrial extraction specialist opens new £3m HQ in Telford

INDUSTRIAL extraction specialist, Filtermist International, has officially marked the opening of its brand new global headquarters in Telford.

The new £3m, 2,770m² facility is located on the T54 business park. It was officially opened by Joakim Westh, board member of Filtermist’s parent company, Absolent Group.

He was joined at the ceremony by the group’s CEO Tony Landh, local dignitaries and 100 guests, including representatives from 31 of Filtermist’s global distributors, as well as UK-based customers including leading automotive and aerospace manufacturers.

James Stansfield, managing director, Filtermist said: “We have been working towards this important milestone for a long time now and the official opening marks the beginning of a new chapter for Filtermist.”

The company started out in Bridgnorth in 1969 and now sells oil mist collectors into more than 60 countries worldwide.

“Our new premises befit our status as an industry leader and will allow us to continue growing our market share both in the UK and overseas,” added Stansfield
 
Following a long period of sustained growth in both the UK and overseas, Filtermist outgrew its previous premises in Bridgnorth, which consisted of four separate buildings. The new facility is designed to ensure the production flow is optimised, and to present Filtermist as a professional, modern, advanced manufacturer.
 
One of the key design criteria for the architect was to ensure that the factory, constructed by Shrewsbury based Morris Property, was light and airy.

“We are extremely pleased with our new building. Not only does it provide us with enough space to be able to increase capacity to meet our ambitious targets if required, but it’s also a really nice space to work in,” added Stansfield.

Filtermist worked closely with Telford and Wrekin Borough Council and landowner, the Homes and Community Agency, before deciding to purchase the T54 plot due to a number of factors including its central location and close proximity to transport links.