Stoford hands over production warehouse to Portion Solutions

July 11, 2022

UK-leading food packing manufacturer Portion Solutions has taken possession of a new purpose built production warehouse building on a Telford Land Deal site from commercial developer, Stoford.

The scheme has delivered a single high-specification warehouse and manufacturing unit of 123,000 sq ft on a 6.72-acre plot at Hortonwood 40, to the north of the borough of Telford and Wrekin. 

It includes ancillary office accommodation, car parking and landscaping, as well as a new access road to the building, which lies just off the A442.

Portion Solutions purchased the site through the Telford Land Deal – a partnership between Telford & Wrekin Council, Homes England and the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. 

The manufacturer is combining its production and distribution operations at the new facility, securing the future of its existing workforce and creating new employment opportunities. 

The building was delivered by Stoford and main contractor Morris Property and is expected to be fully operational by spring 2023.

Angus Huntley, Director at Stoford said: “This is a first-class new production warehouse facility that is an impressive addition to a well established business location. The development will enable Portion Solutions to remain in Telford and unite its workforce in one single building, with the potential to sustain hundreds of jobs.”

Rob Thomson, Operations Director at Portion Solutions, said: “This is a hugely exciting project and one that doesn’t come along often in your working life. To have the opportunity to relocate to a purpose built site provides a great foundation for the future business growth of Portion Solutions and is a clear message of the commitment to continuing our operations in the local area.”

The Telford Land Deal is a partnership between Telford & Wrekin Council, Homes England and the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership.

Under the deal, the council has responsibility to bring forward sites, de-risk them and provide ‘shovel ready’ sites available to develop for residential and employment uses.

Councillor Lee Carter (Lab), Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood Services, Regeneration and the High Street said: “It’s really pleasing to see this fantastic warehouse and manufacturing space being handed over to Portion Solutions.

“This project is another prime example of how a Telford Land Deal site has been transformed and regenerated to give businesses new state-of-the-art facilities in a prime location like Hortonwood.”

Councillor Eileen Callear (Lab), Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet Member for Visitor Economy, Employment and Skills added: “This new site is enabling Portion Solutions to expand, sustain jobs and create new employment opportunities.

“A new facility under one roof is wonderful news for Portion Solutions and we wish them every success for the future.”

Mandy Thorn MBE, chair of the Marches LEP, said: “It is wonderful to see Portion Solutions taking possession of this new site, which again demonstrates that our unique Telford Land Deal has delivered real growth, jobs and opportunities across the town.”

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The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership has now ceased trading and transferred all its functions to Shropshire Council working with Telford & Wrekin Council and Herefordshire Council, in line with the UK Government's plans for devolution.

The Marches LEP was established in 2011 and hands over an impressive legacy from its 13-year life. In that time the LEP invested over £196m in projects across the Marches, securing in excess of £100m of match funding and supported more than 66,000 business interactions.

The schemes supported have made tangible differences to local communities, increasing skills, creating jobs and improving the physical appearance of many towns.

We would like to thank all the LEP Board Members who have given their time freely over the life of the LEP, as well as all the staff who worked for the LEP over the years. We also want to thank our delivery partners, local education providers and local, regional and national stakeholders who helped us achieve so much.

The Marches Growth Hub will continue to support businesses and will be managed by Shropshire Council, supported by Telford and Wrekin and Herefordshire Councils. Each of the three Local Authorities will also continue to provide direct business support locally. Details of this support will be available through the Marches Growth Hub website and from the Local Authorities directly. Website: www.marchesgrowthhub.co.uk | email: enquiries@marchesgrowthhub.co.uk.

The Marches Careers Hub will continue to be delivered and will be managed by Shropshire Council, supported by Telford & Wrekin and Herefordshire Councils. Website: www.marchescareershub.co.uk | email: info@marchescareershub.co.uk

For any queries about Getting Building Fund (GBF), Local Growth Fund (LGF) and Marches Investment Fund (MIF) projects supported by the Marches LEP please contact: gary.spence@shropshire.gov.uk

For any finance queries please contact: michelle.hodgkiss@shropshire.gov.uk

The solvent liquidation of the Marches LEP is being managed by the Evelyn Partners Limited. For any matter related to this please contact: Camilla.Mulholland@evelyn.com

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