Green light for I’Anson Brothers £12m production facility

Animal feed manufacturer I’Anson Brothers has secured planning permission for a new £12m production facility.The new 23,000 sq ft mill will be constructed at Dalton New Bridge, the next phase of the Dalton Industrial Estate in North Yorkshire. It represents the largest investment in the company’s 120-year history.The increased production capacity will complement I’Anson Brothers’ existing plant at Masham and enable it to meet growing demand from existing customers, secure new orders, expand its export operations and continue as a supplier to the agriculture sector.The business’s headquarters will remain in Masham, where it will continue to manufacture an extensive range of micronized feeds, specialty rations and horse feeds. The new facility will focus on the production of bulk farm feeds.I’Anson currently employs 85 people and the latest investment will maintain the existing workforce and also create additional jobs at the new production facility. More new roles are expected to follow as the company grows in the future.Hambleton District Council planning committee gave its unanimous approval to the proposed development.