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McLaughlin & Harvey wins £140m Etex factory

Source: https://www.constructionenquirer.com/

McLaughlin & Harvey has landed the main contract from Etex for a £140m expansion of its Bristol plasterboard factory.Construction will start later this month at the former brownfield site to increase production of its Siniat brand by over 50% by 2023.The state-of-the-art manufacturing facility will have a core focus on sustainability, utilising a rainwater harvesting system, solar PV, electric car charging points and a fully electric forklift fleet.The extra space will also support post-consumer gypsum recycling.Construction work is due to be completed by 2023.