Three sites into one

Spirax Sarco is investing close to £25 million to consolidate and modernise its manufacturing facilities in Cheltenham. The project will improve customer service, reduce order lead-times and ensure that the manufacturing operations are more environmentally-friendly.

The 'Unity Project' will bring three sites around Cheltenham onto one site at Runnings Road. Spirax Sarco has acquired a five-acre site across the road from its existing factory to provide the space for the consolidation. A tunnel will be built underneath the road to enable goods to be transferred between plants.

New environmental efficiency measures include building insulation, daylight lighting and automatic, low-energy lighting. The consolidation of the sites will also reduce significantly transport.