ROCKWOOL signs land deal for new West Midlands manufacturing facility

The new facility would boost supply capacity for UK and Republic of Ireland customers, while also supporting ROCKWOOL’s ambitious global sustainability plans. This significant investment would also create skilled long-term jobs and local supply chain opportunities, while assisting in achieving the UK’s ‘Net Zero’ targets.

The Peddimore site, which is designated specifically for manufacturing use, is included in Birmingham City Council’s Development Plan and has outline planning permission for a manufacturing facility. Key infrastructure including a new access road and roundabout for the site is already in place, servicing an adjacent facility which was constructed in 2023.

In the coming weeks, ROCKWOOL will begin consulting with the local community about its plans, including open house events where community members can meet ROCKWOOL’s business leaders and learn about the company as well as its commitment to delivering social and environmental value in the communities in which it operates.

ROCKWOOL will subsequently submit applications to Birmingham City Council to adapt the existing planning permissions to its specific proposal. Information about the plans will also be made available at www.rockwool.com/uk/peddimore as the proposal develops.

Building on long-term success

Nick Wilson, managing director of ROCKWOOL UK and Ireland, explained: “We’re very excited at the opportunity to expand the business into the West Midlands that would enable us to boost our production capacity in the UK and create quality jobs and business opportunities in the local community. During the past 45 years, we’ve built a strong foundation at our site in South Wales where we will continue to manufacture and invest for the long-term. We’re now looking to build on that success with a second manufacturing plant at the Peddimore site.”

Mason continued: “The West Midlands has a skilled local workforce, a strong manufacturing tradition and excellent transport links, so it’s an ideal location for us to expand our business in the UK and bolster our service to customers in the Midlands and across the north of England and Scotland. We’re looking forward to sharing our plans with the local community and we’re fully committed to being a good neighbour and partner for the Minworth and wider West Midlands community.”

ROCKWOOL Limited is part of the ROCKWOOL Group. The factory based in Bridgend, South Wales employs over 500 members of staff.

With approximately 12,000 dedicated colleagues in 40 countries and sales in upwards of 120, the ROCKWOOL Group is a leader in the stone wool products arena, from building insulation through to acoustic ceilings, external cladding systems and engineered fibres for industrial use.

*Further information is available online at www.rockwool.com/uk