Russell Roof Tiles has unveiled a new £2m upgraded utility plant at its 11-acre site at Lochmaben, Scotland.
The investment allows the manufacturer to continue to meet the high level of demand for its tiles.
The project was started in 2020 but both construction and machinery was delayed due to the impacts of Covid-19.
The new facility uses the latest robotic technology from Vortex Hydro which is expected to improve production speeds. Vortex Hydro have previously worked with Russell Roof Tiles on multiple projects over the past 35 years.
This is the most substantial update to the site for many years and will ensure continued 24-hour output.
Bruce Laidlaw, operations director, led the project and commented: “Working closely with Vortex Hydra, the original machine suppliers, the specification focused on overhauling and upgrading all key machines required to manufacture the roof tiles. Part of this was focused on increasing the speed of the production line, and installing robots in the packing system, a first for us.”
Andrew Hayward, managing director at Russell Roof Tiles said: “These major improvements will allow us to increase the capacity. This is an important milestone in Russell Roof Tiles’ long term capital improvement plan to further enhance quality across the business, utilising the latest innovations in manufacturing.”
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