Specialist packaging producer expands site by 35,000 sq ft
A £2m expansion of at the premises of a specialist packaging producer in East Yorkshire has completed, increasing production area by 35,000 sq ft.
Cepac said the expansion would enable the firm to install new equipment, improve workflow and ultimately increase capacity by over 20%.
The continued growth of the Rawcliffe site is the latest investment since Cepac acquired the business in 2013. In the last five years Cepac has more than doubled the turnover and created over 50 new jobs, bringing the total number of employees at Rawcliffe to 135.
During construction work, 16 granite millstones, dating from the 19th century, were discovered. These enormous stones, weighing around four tonnes each, have been installed as an architectural feature, providing an homage to the past.
The Rawcliffe operation specialises in bespoke corrugated supply chain solutions, covering a wide range of sectors, and names Jaguar Land Rover, Ford and Ideal Boilers among its clients.
The building improvements and new equipment enable Cepac Rawcliffe to significantly extend its capability, including an expanded offering of stitched UN-approved boxes, designed for packaging and transporting hazardous goods including flammable, toxic or corrosive materials.
Richard Moore, general manager, said: “This investment provides us with the additional space to invest in the latest machinery, enhance workflow and increase capacity. It is an exciting opportunity to develop and increase the services and products we can offer to our existing customers and new partners.
“We have a great team at Cepac Rawcliffe, combining skill, experience and innovation, which has grown significantly in recent years, as a result of the customer growth we have achieved based on our on-going investment programme. Rawcliffe is now a leader in its sectors within the corrugated industry.”
Founded in 1999, Cepac has plants at Darlington, Doncaster and Rotherham, in addition to the Rawcliffe plant.
