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BRETT MARTIN ANNOUNCES NEW WISCONSIN MANUFACTURING PLANT
Offsite construction specialist Western has invested £1m in a new fully- automated timber panel production line at its headquarters in Coalisland. The acquisition is the latest in an ongoing multi-million-pound programme to enhance innovation, operational efficiency and sustainability in construction. The new line, developed in partnership with Modular Building Automation and JJ Smith Woodworking Machinery, brings together the latest automation technology with powerful digital design tools. It has been designed to deliver higher output, greater precision and improved safety alongside the provision of high-performance, energy-efficient building systems. Rory McGuigan, Western Managing Director, said, “This isn’t just a leap in technology, it’s a statement about where we’re headed. We’re investing in the future of construction. That means making our operations smarter, faster and more sustainable.” A planned programme of investment includes the addition of bespoke manufacturing facilities for its windows and furniture range and the introduction of a number of electric forklifts. With a reputation for quality craftsmanship and technical excellence, Western brings a right-fit approach to a range of projects across the UK and Ireland’s health, education and commercial sectors. www.westernbuild.com WESTERN INVESTS £1M IN NEW AUTOMATED TIMBER PANEL PRODUCTION LINE
Mallusk-based construction material manufacturer Brett Martin has announced its first international manufacturing venture with a new factory in De- Pere, Wisconsin. Trading as APC (American Polycarbonate Company), the 48,000sqft facility on a greenfield site will be established as a joint venture with Brett Martin’s US distribution
L-R: Paul Martin and William Martin, Group Directors at Brett Martin, with the product to be manufactured at the new US site.
customer Amerilux International. APC will manufacture multiwall and corrugated polycarbonate roofing sheets for use in a wide range of sectors across the USA and is scheduled to commence production later this year. With export trade accounting for more than 50% of Brett Martin’s sales, the new manufacturing facility aims to further grow international sales by expanding reach into the US market.
Paul Martin, Brett Martin Group Director, said, “We have been exporting successfully to the USA for more than 25 years. Together with our partner Amerilux, we identified an opportunity to add a US manufacturing presence that will enhance our service to the market and open up new opportunities that build on the success of our Mallusk operations.” www.brettmartin.com
CO ANTRIM CONTRACTOR ACHIEVES COVETED B CORP CERTIFICATION
Ballymena-based Clarke has become the first specialist contractor in the Northern Ireland construction sector to achieve B Corp Certification for responsible business. B Corps are companies verified by nonprofit network B Lab as meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. To become certified, companies must go
through a rigorous assessment process, which assesses a company’s sustainability strategy and approach to governance, workforce, customers and community. There are currently over 9,500 B Corps globally, but only 67 certified B Corps in Ireland and 16 in Northern Ireland. Clarke is the only UK façade specialist contractor to hold the accreditation. Eugene Clarke, CEO of Clarke, said, “It’s a reflection of how we do business and validation of our company values, confirming that Clarke is not just saying we care about sustainability, ethics and social impact — we’re proving it through an independent, globally-recognised assessment. Founded in 1996, Clarke specialises in innovative design-led façade projects, providing an end-to-end service from pre-construction to project handover to blue- chip construction industry clients. www.mclarke.co.uk L-R: Tony Convery, Sustainability Director, Eugene Clarke, CEO and Laura Mitchell, Environmental Lead.
Western’s new timber panel production line.
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