Burton's Biscuit Company is to invest £2m in its manufacturing operation at Blackpool.
It is part of Burton’s £13.5m investment throughout 2013, in building its supply chain and manufacturing excellence to help secure the future supply of products to retailers all over the world.
The investment in new technology enables Burton’s to further improve the throughput of its lines, with some now running 24 hours seven days a week, which has also generated opportunities to up-skill employees.
Derek Harris, factory general manager at Burton’s Biscuit Company Blackpool, said: “Our investment in capabilities such as the new Cookies Centre of Excellence, enables us to continue to lead from the front and keep the market fresh by bringing new and innovative products to market quicker than anyone else – transforming the biscuit aisle.” In addition to this investment, Burton’s has committed to employing two apprentices at each of its facilities. The Blackpool apprentices started their training last month and join the two existing Blackpool apprentices who are in their third year of a multi-skilled training programme.
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