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SKYMARK PERFORMANCE FILMS EXPANSION
Wednesday 12. August 2009 - Skymark Performance Films - a privately owned flexible packaging manufacturer - is investing to expand its site on Mannerberg Way, Scunthorpe.
The expansion follows a devastating fire that destroyed Skymarks factory in Leominster, Herefordshire on 17 June 2009.
The 1,400sqm development in Scunthorpe will see the expansion of its printing and slitting function. The expansion of the site will increase the total number of positions to approx 80 with around 30 to 40 being new employment opportunities – mostly for non-skilled people
New state of the art printing equipment will be installed by the end of August and will be operational by end of September. This will ensure the company meets customer demands.
Dan Richards, Sales Development Manager at Skymark, said:
“While we cannot make a big impact on the redundancies taking place in the town of Scunthorpe, we can bring optimism to a significant number of people.
“Following the devastating fire at our Leominster facility, we have already completed our first investment in new equipment to restore lost production. This enables us to offer continued support to our current customers and to develop further.”
Cllr Mark Kirk, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said:
“This is without doubt a huge investment in Scunthorpe and is a major boost to the local economy. It couldnt come at a better time, with the recent announcement of job losses elsewhere in the town.
“I have every confidence that the company will succeed. And while it is sad to hear about its factory in Herefordshire, I am delighted to see the company expand its Scunthorpe site – creating much needed jobs for local people.”