Multi-million-pound investment and expansion plan
The company will open the new 80,000 sq. ft./ 12m high manufacturing and warehouse facility in Thorne in 2018, taking the single site operation to a total of 400,000 sq. ft. Work on the expansion will begin in January and be completed by October.
The £7.5m new build facility will also house additional storage and offices to assist the brand leader meet its increased production targets and growing demand for its kitchens from both the retail and contract sectors.
Omega Chairman, Sir Bob Murray CBE commented: “This is a significant investment and key indicator of how well our business is performing, and underlines our confidence in future sales and continued growth in the sector.
“Omega is now the premier volume supplier to the retail sector with an impressive portfolio of first-rate contract customers. Our values of delivering inspired British design and high quality crafted kitchen furniture backed up with exceptional customer service makes us a natural choice for our retail and contract partners.
“We are a consumer led business, with years of successfully targeting and servicing the needs of customers. We believe our specialist knowledge and passion for the industry is what sets us apart from our competitors in the contract market. We are the only major manufacturer in the UK with a sole focus on the kitchen market.”