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Werner, a manufacturer of height safety equipment, has announced a significant investment in its Burton upon Trent Centre of Excellence.
The investment will see Werner create new manufacturing and operational roles at its Burton facility, supporting the introduction of additional production lines there.
In addition, a number of production lines at Werner’s Maldon factory, in Essex, will also be moved to Burton as the manufacturer continues to expand the site’s role as the manufacturing and distribution hub for Werner and BoSS products in the UK.
The move follows the successful return of extension ladder production to the UK last year and means that Werner will now produce the largest volume of ladders in the country.
Justin White, managing director of Werner UK, said: “The continued expansion of our Burton Centre of Excellence represents another significant milestone in our commitment to UK manufacturing and investment. Burton is rapidly becoming the key manufacturing hub for Werner products and distribution hub for BoSS products in the UK, while playing a critical role within the wider ProDriven Global Brands network.
“Investing in British manufacturing allows us to build on the expertise of our workforce, strengthen relationships with UK suppliers and respond more quickly to the needs of our customers.”
