Manufacturer eyes £10m turnover as production rates soar

Worktop supplier Roann Ltd has achieved record manufacturing rates, propelling the company towards a predicted turnover of £10m this year – its highest ever.

Through investment in advanced manufacturing equipment, the lead time from template to installation has been significantly reduced, allowing the Wakefield-based company to increase its efficiency and produce a greater number of worktops each year.

Between 1 January and 17 July 2023, the company has produced 5,079 individual worktops, ranging from large commercial projects with the country’s top housebuilders, to smaller local projects.

Projects to note include C-Field, a London-based project worth £110,000. Another scheme is Project FF&E and Torsion Developments, a Leeds-based contract worth £137,000.

One the firm’s largest orders to date was at Midgard, in Reading, which was worth £600,000.

The latest success builds upon the business’s achievements in 2022, when it reported a record-breaking year with a 15% increase in sales year-on-year and an annual sales figure totalling over £8.3m.

Roann Ltd says it will continue to invest in cutting-edge technology and the professional learning and development of its workforce.

Scott Wharton, operations director, said: “We’re so proud of our recent manufacturing success rates and can’t wait to improve them even further.

“They are testament to the company’s commitment to excellence and its ability to meet the evolving demands of the market.”