Up to 100 jobs to be created when new production plant opens in Preston
Up to 100 jobs will be created by a deal for a huge new production plant in Preston. The Post revealed earlier this week that Kerakoll Group, an international leader in sustainable building materials, has acquired a 10-acre plot at Aptus off Roman Way for its new production plant – the second in the UK. Read more about the group and the acquisition here Construction is set to start later this year and completion is expected by spring 2026.
How many jobs altogether at APTUS? Planning was granted for the 800,000 sq ft APTUS scheme in December 2023, paving the way for units from 25,000 sq ft to 500,000 sq ft close to J31A of the M6. The new development will play a key role in boosting the Lancashire economy, with the potential to create as many as 1,500 new jobs.
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