Wales' biggest milk dairy to open in Wrexham
Tomlinson's Dairies has announced that it is to open a huge new dairy in Wrexham, forming what will be the largest milk factory in Wales.
The company has reportedly outgrown its existing site in Minera, Wrexham, so is moving into a new 70,000-square-foot property being built nearby. The new facility is expected to be built and operational by May or June 2011.
This move will allow Tomlinson's to double its processing capacity, reaching an initial target of 50 million litres per year and a more ambitious, long-term target of 100 million litres-a-year within five years. The company, which is already the largest packer of milk in Wales, is also aiming to increase operational efficiency in order to compete in a tough market.
This increase in capacity and efficiency will require new equipment and undoubtedly, more employees. The family-operated dairy has announced that up to 80 new food jobs will be created in the area within the next five years if all goes to plan.
Further developments
Alongside the move, Tomlinson's Dairies is identifying potential new products and processing opportunities for the future. The company is planning to move into:
• Yoghurt
• The 'eco-pouch' market (essentially, milk packaged and sold to hospitality industries in biodegradable, eco-friendly bags)
The company has reportedly outgrown its existing site in Minera, Wrexham, so is moving into a new 70,000-square-foot property being built nearby. The new facility is expected to be built and operational by May or June 2011.
This move will allow Tomlinson's to double its processing capacity, reaching an initial target of 50 million litres per year and a more ambitious, long-term target of 100 million litres-a-year within five years. The company, which is already the largest packer of milk in Wales, is also aiming to increase operational efficiency in order to compete in a tough market.
This increase in capacity and efficiency will require new equipment and undoubtedly, more employees. The family-operated dairy has announced that up to 80 new food jobs will be created in the area within the next five years if all goes to plan.
Further developments
Alongside the move, Tomlinson's Dairies is identifying potential new products and processing opportunities for the future. The company is planning to move into:
• Yoghurt
• The 'eco-pouch' market (essentially, milk packaged and sold to hospitality industries in biodegradable, eco-friendly bags)
Leave a comment