Kerakoll UK and Barnfield Construction sign contract to build new Preston plant

By Rob Kelly

27 Jun 2025

Barnfield team on new Kerakoll site

Barnfield Construction has announced it will build the major new warehouse and production facility for Kerakoll UK Ltd.

This landmark project will see the construction of a state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution centre, including a three-storey office building, SHS/Utilities office, and extensive external works, drainage, and services installations.

The new facility represents a significant investment in the region and will support Kerakoll’s continued expansion across the UK and Northern Europe.

The project will include a 7,314sqm bespoke warehouse with bay storage on the 2.55ha site with 1.64ha of expansion land at APTUS in Preston.

The investment value in the project is over £20m and work started on the site on June 16 with sectional completions in September and November 2026; further production tower phases to follow in 2026/2027.

Kerakoll’s new facility will consolidate and expand its UK operations, currently based in Leyland and Chorley, enabling the company to better serve the market.

The development will also act as a catalyst for local economic growth, with the wider APTUS scheme having the potential to create up to 1,500 jobs in Lancashire.

Tim Webber, chairman and managing director of the Barnfield Group, said:  “As we approach our 50th year in business it is fantastic to have been awarded such a prestigious contract. 

"My team and Kerakoll’s team have been working collaboratively over the past 2 years to get to an agreed position. 

"We look forward to getting started and working with Kerakoll to provide high-quality, sustainable premises to facilitate their growth plans.” 

Carl Gardner, managing director of Kerakoll UK, added: “This development is a crucial component of our growth strategy and will significantly enhance our presence in the UK.

"We look forward to collaborating with Barnfield as construction begins. 

"The facility will allow us to expand within international markets and will create 20 jobs when the plant opens and a total of 50 when at full capacity, which is great news for the borough.”

The development at APTUS is a Joint Venture between Barnfield Construction and HBD and provides 36 acres of commercial development land.  The facility for Kerakoll will anchor the scheme and will be a catalyst for the development.  

Barnfield Group are contractors, developers and investors working with public and private sector partners and clients for almost 50 years. Headquartered in Lancashire, the £80m turnover property group is delivering a diverse range of schemes on more than 30 live sites nationwide.

The organisation is a market leader in its field, with an excellent track record in every sector of the industry.   

Kerakoll Group is a multinational company working in the construction industry, offering an integrated range of products and services for building better places to live, with a turnover of 713 million euros in 2024.

The group has a direct presence in 12 countries and operates 25 production plants.

Kerakoll is a Benefit Corporation and holds B Corp certification.

Enjoyed this? Read more from Rob Kelly

Latest news

1

BAE Systems workers vote for strike action BAE Systems production

BAE Systems workers vote for strike action

23 Oct 2025

2

National Cyber Force launches startup programme in the North West Nick Miles, National Cyber Force deputy director for Samlesbury

National Cyber Force launches startup programme in the North West

23 Oct 2025

3

Foresight announces £90m first close of its third North West regional investment fund Foresight announces £90 million first close of its third dedicated North West regional investment fund

Foresight announces £90m first close of its third North West regional investment fund

23 Oct 2025

4

McMurrays Haulage expands fleet after contract win Warehouse Supervisor at Pets Choice Brad Eddleston and McMurrays Sales Manager Rob Spencer. Photo credit: McMurrays Haulage Limited

McMurrays Haulage expands fleet after contract win

21 Oct 2025

5

Dragons' Den star to shine on Lancashire Business Day Derry Green

Dragons' Den star to shine on Lancashire Business Day

21 Oct 2025

Background image for hub sign up block

LBV Hub

Leverage Lancashire Business View platforms

Post your news
Post your events
Post your offers
Build your network
Improve your SEO
Gain coverage in the magazine
Sign-up
Events
CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course
UCLanAerialCampus.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course

Preston Campus, Preston , PR1 2HE

09:00 - 17:00

CMI Level 5 Project Management Course
UCLanAerialCampus.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

CMI Level 5 Project Management Course

Preston Campus, Preston, PR1 2HE

08:00 - 17:00

Help to grow management course
Help to grow - barriers to growth.png.png
LBV Hub Seminars
26 Sep 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Help to grow management course

Preston Campus , Preston , PR1 2HE

09:00 - 15:00

Women scaling up Blackpool Fylde and Wyre
LBV Hub Seminars
22 Oct 2025 - 09 Jan 2026

Women scaling up Blackpool Fylde and Wyre

The Small Business Academy, Blackpool, FY4 5JX

09:30 - 15:30

RISE - Lancashire's unique leadership programme for women
thumbnail_Emma Weston Illustration WENDY BOWERS RISE Illustrstion.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
22 Oct 2025 - 18 Mar 2026

RISE - Lancashire's unique leadership programme for women

East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, Clayton le Moors, BB5 5JR

09:30 - 15:30

Lancaster District Business Support Expo
Lancs-cham-logo.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Networking
29 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2025

Lancaster District Business Support Expo

The Platform, Morecambe, LA4 4DB

10:00 - 15:00

Chamber Breakfast Networking – November
Lancs-cham-logo.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Networking
06 Nov 2025 - 06 Nov 2025

Chamber Breakfast Networking – November

Porsche Centre South Lakes, Carnforth, LA6 1FW

08:30 - 10:30

Lancashire Police business update with The Police and Crime Commissioner
Lancs-cham-logo.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Roundtables
10 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2025

Lancashire Police business update with The Police and Crime Commissioner

Lancaster Castle, Lancaster, LA1 1YN

14:00 - 16:00

AI, Creativity, and what it means to be human
2.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Networking
11 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025

AI, Creativity, and what it means to be human

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

18:00 - 20:00

Beyond the Brand: Building trust through values and integrity
1.png.png
LBV Hub Networking
11 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025

Beyond the Brand: Building trust through values and integrity

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

18:00 - 20:00

The Business Network Central and East Lancashire
LBV Hub Networking
13 Nov 2025 - 13 Nov 2025

The Business Network Central and East Lancashire

Stanley House, Blackburn, BB2 7NP

11:30 - 14:15

The AI Lab: E-commerce
Ai Lab ecommerce (1).png.png
LBV Hub Seminars
14 Nov 2025 - 14 Nov 2025

The AI Lab: E-commerce

Door4 Office, Burnley Wharf, Burnley, BB11 1JG

09:00 - 11:30

Advertise with us

Reaching 50,000 members, our print, digital and event platforms offer a fantastic way to raise your business profile and help you grow.

Find out more LBV124 Online Graphic
Subscribe now

Weekly news bulletin