AN ANDOVER manufacturer has welcomed the completion of the construction of its new state-of-the-art factory in the town.

Stannah has begun the internal fit out of its new 90,000sqft building which has been developed in Andover Business Park, just off the A303.

The factory has been constructed by leading commercial property developer, Stoford, and it will facilitate the expansion of Stannah’s production capacity, reducing lead times for customers globally, and providing a purpose-built facility for its manufacturing teams.  

The building has strong sustainability credentials, including 24,300sqft of photovoltaic panels that will save a projected 206 tonnes of CO2 emissions a year compared to using electricity from the grid. It is also capable of harvesting 10,000 litres of rainwater and has achieved BREEAM ‘very good’ and EPC A+ rating.

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Stannah group managing director, Jon Stannah said: “Stoford have done a fantastic job managing the build of our new factory and we are delighted to be able to now start work on the internal fit out. Andover has been the home of the Stannah Group since we moved operations from London in 1974 and the new factory more than doubles our Andover manufacturing footprint. Our business continues to grow steadily and the additional capacity will help us serve our customers across the world more efficiently far into the future.”

Stoford director, Edward Peel said: “We are very pleased to have successfully delivered this high quality, sustainable building. The new facility supports Stannah’s continued growth and development, enabling it to streamline its manufacturing process. Stannah’s investment in the facility also represents a significant boost to UK manufacturing and promises to bring more jobs to the region.”

Established more than 155 years ago, Stannah is run by the fifth generation of the Stannah family. The manufacturer’s new premises form part of a wider growth strategy.