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Copper manufacturer and supplier Lawton Tubes is investing £25 million in improvements across the business deep into 2026 to help futureproof the firm in the face of an ever-changing industry.
The company is undertaking a major transformation programme in a bid to boost employment across all areas of the business, including handheld tablets for its logistics team and a new ticketing system for managing internal and external issues and improve its existing warehousing solutions.
The company will be introducing a new enterprise resource planning system, an overhaul of its HR system, and new appointments, such as its new operations improvement manager, Danielle White.
The improvements are set to be fully implemented in time for the opening of its new £20 million headquarters, which will strengthen the company’s operational base and create a modern environment for staff and visitors.
Construction is set to begin on the new HQ in 2026 subject to planning permission being granted and a main contractor being appointed.
Robert Lawton, a director at Lawton Tubes, says “the scale of the investment demonstrates the family’s commitment to strengthening the business for the decades ahead, as well as laying stronger foundations for the company’s continuing diversification and growth.”
