Located on the Dalton Industrial Park, the mill will focus on the production of bulk feed to provide consistency of supply to the manufacturers customers and is the largest-ever investment by the family-owned business in its 124-year history.
The completion of Waterloo House will allow I’Anson Brothers’s existing Masham mill to focus on production of compound animal feed, as well as concentrating on its micronizing business and equine feed.
Commenting on the completion of the mill, managing director Sarah Richardson said: “Commissioning and formal hand-over of the new mill is a highly significant occasion in the history of our business and for the UK feed industry as a whole.
‘Milestone achievement’
“It is a milestone achievement made possible by the commitment of all our colleagues in the firm and the skilled and dedicated project partners and contractors that has brought this initiative to life. We are now embarked on a phased build-up of production and operational capability.
The feed manufacturer’s new mill was designed by Dutch milling industry specialist Ottevanger, with ground works handled by Harrogate-based contractor HACS and equipment installation by GAME Engineering.
Waterloo House stands at 35 meters tall at its highest point and is almost twice as tall as the Angel of the North (20 meters).
In for the long-term
“We are very proud to be a Yorkshire business and an integral part of the rural community and its economy,” Richardson added. “Throughout our history we have been committed to producing animal feeds of the highest quality and this significant investment means we can continue to provide current and future customers with a sustainable, long-term source of supply.
“We also support local farmers by providing an expanding market for their crops as well as creating new employment opportunities and long-term careers for our workforce.”
I’Anson is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of animal feeds, employs more than 100 people and has annual sales of more than £70m.
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