We've done it. We moved into our new factory in late July, and it's FOUR times bigger than our old factory.
The move was driven by rapid growth and the need for additional production capabilities. We previously operated from a site that had become congested due to high demand. The need for a larger space was required to sustain our trajectory. The new factory is four times the size of the previous location, providing ample room for current operations and anticipated future growth over the next five to 10 years.
The transition to the new factory took just one week; with all machinery and office furniture being relocated. Luckily our team managed to minimise downtime and ensure a seamless continuation of services and surfaces for our clients.
Our expanded facility not only accommodates the increased demand but also enhances the ability to innovate and deliver high-quality products. This now includes large format porcelain, a product that was out of reach for many in the past, but with this facility we’re able to bring down manufacturing costs: offering porcelain worktops at quartz worktop prices.
The new space allows for more advanced machinery, streamlined production processes, and improved logistics, ultimately benefiting their clients in the house building industry with fast turnaround times, even higher standards of quality and higher volumes of surfaces and tiles.
"We’re so excited to have moved to the Berkeley Business Park in Worcester. The amount of room we have will allow us to stretch our legs and increase our production whilst also adding new quality assurance stations,” said Adam Miles, Managing Director at Athena Surfaces.
"This move is a huge investment in our business and our people as well as Worcester and the wider area. It provides us with the capacity to enhance our production capabilities and continue delivering exceptional products to housebuilders across the UK."
The new facility represents a significant milestone for Athena, positioning us for continued success and expansion. By investing in infrastructure, we're not only meeting the current market demands but also paving the way for future innovations and advancements in the home construction sector.
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