Construction completed at new hi-tech mill
Construction of Waterloo House, the technologically-advanced new animal feed mill of I’Anson Bros Ltd, and the most significant development in the UK feed industry this century, has been completed marking the successful conclusion of a project a decade in the planning and two years in construction.
The ground-breaking development is the largest-ever investment by the business, with a phased build-up of operational capabilities now underway ahead of I’Anson’s 125-year anniversary in 2025.
Designed by world-renowned Dutch milling industry specialists, Ottevanger, with ground works handled by HACS, the Harrogate-based contractor and equipment installation by GAME Engineering, of Lincoln, the facility is located on the Dalton Industrial Park, in North Yorkshire.
At 35 metres tall at its highest point, the mill is a striking new feature on the North Yorkshire skyline, almost twice as high as the Angel of the North at 20 metres or the equivalent of seven double-decker buses stacked on top of each other.
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. 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.
“We are very proud to be a Yorkshire business and an integral part of the rural community and its economy. 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.”
Waterloo House will focus on the production of bulk feed, providing consistency of supply to customers. The Masham mill will still continue to produce quality compound animal feeds, as well as concentrating on the micronizing business and award-winning equine feed, which is exported to more than 46 countries worldwide.