Plans for a major manufacturing facility near Minworth have moved a step forward, with ROCKWOOL aiming to create hundreds of jobs in the West Midlands. The company has signed a land deal and is preparing a detailed planning application.
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00:00Rockwall, one of the world's biggest insulation manufacturers, has moved a step closer to opening a new production site here in the West Midlands.
00:09The company has signed a deal to buy more than 100 acres of land at Peddymore, near Minworth, where it plans to build its second UK facility.
00:18Outline planning permission was already secured for the land, but a change was needed to allow taller buildings on the site.
00:25That request has now been approved by Birmingham City Council.
00:30A full reserved matters application, which will cover the design and landscaping, is expected later this year or early next.
00:37If everything goes ahead, construction could start in 2026, with the facility opening by 2029.
00:45Rockwall says the project would create hundreds of skilled jobs for the region and offer new supply chain opportunities for local businesses.
00:53It would also increase capacity for UK and Irish customers, and the company claims support the move towards net zero targets with its stonewall products.
01:04The decision to expand here taps into the West Midlands' strong manufacturing heritage, a ready workforce and its key transport links.
01:12Of course, many locals will want to know what this means for traffic, environment and future employment.
01:17Details expected to be thrashed out during the next planning stages.
01:22The scheme's progress could offer a rare boost to Birmingham's struggling economy, which has faced major setbacks in recent months.
01:30Rockwall has promised another phase of public consultation before any building work begins.
01:36Through a city battling economic uncertainty, projects like this could mark a small but meaningful shift towards recovery.
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