Work starts on £14m manufacturing facility in Lancaster

Work to create a £14m manufacturing facility and office complex in Lancaster, which will act as the UK headquarters for an Italian manufacturer, is underway.

GVS Filter Technology UK will occupy the 258,333 sq ft site on Caton Road, which is currently vacant.

Conlon Construction and Cassidy + Ashton are leading on the project and will bring forward a significant scheme that pays homage to the company’s Italian heritage.

With roots stretching back to 1979, GVS manufactures filtration systems for healthcare, life science, safety and automotive sectors.

The move will see all 200 employees at its current UK office in Morecambe relocate to a two-storey, low carbon waterside development.

Darren Lee, commercial director at Conlon Construction, said: “This project suits our skills and experience at Conlon to a tee. We’ve delivered Net Zero builds for multiple clients, from the education sector to industrial units, and we’re thrilled to be involved in transforming this site into an inspiring and efficient workplace.

“As a Lancashire business, we’ve a rich history of bringing spaces across the county, and beyond, to life – whether that’s through transforming areas with untapped potential or restoring historically significant buildings.

“The plans by Cassidy + Ashton are spectacular. GVS will soon have a UK base reflective of its Italian roots and manufacturing prowess.”

Miguel Aranda, managing director at GVS Filter Technology UK Ltd, added: “I am very impressed with the progress of the new building and am looking forward to the move next year in 2025. I can’t wait to start afresh in a new location where there will be improvements in our main drivers like safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost, sustainability, inventory and the most important one, an improved working environment for our people.”

Alistair Baines, chairman of Cassidy + Ashton, said: “After several years in the making, it’s great to finally see the works progressing on site. We know how important this project is for GVS as a company and I’m sure it will help strengthen their operations both regionally and globally.”

Source: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-west/work-starts-on-14m-manufacturing-facility-in-lancaster