NEW FACTORY EXTENSION ALMOST COMPLETE

The new BGB 468m2 factory extension and R&D block is entering the final stages of completion, ready for the official opening on 24th September by The Queens representative - The Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire. The company is expanding for a second time in under three years at the Dysart Road plant in Grantham.

“We were able to build a new Research & Development block alongside the new extension through the help given to us by emda (East Midlands Development Agency)” said David T Holt, BGB Managing Director. “The new extension will not only make us more competitive in the world market, but also increase our capacity and create new jobs in the local area.  We would also like to thank South Kesteven District Council who have helped secure the land and have been instrumental in the planning and development of the project.”

Speaking about the company and the support they have received, John O’Reilly, emda’s Business Support Director, said: “The Grant for Research and Development (GRD) has helped BGB to develop innovative new ideas and the Grant for Business Investment (GBI) has enabled the company to expand its factory in order to manufacture these new products.”

In January 2009, a GBI of just over £113,000 was awarded towards the cost of building a new factory extension, including a new clean room to accommodate fibre optic assembly and to purchase new plant and equipment. The project will create or safeguard 20 highly skilled jobs over the period. Both the GRD and GBI grants are part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

The official opening will coincide with the Queens Award Ceremony, where a selection of suppliers, Government officials and local Council leaders will attend the celebration.  

Pictures of the build in stages:

Building contractor -

R Wright Building & Civils Ltd

Chappel Cottage, Tollbar Road.

Marston. Grantham.

Lincs. NG32 2HT

Tel: 01400 250 262

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