VetPlus invests £2m in production facility upgrades

By Tim Aldred

26 Jun 2024

VetPlus

Lytham-based veterinary nutraceuticals manufacturer VetPlus has announced a £2m investment in upgrading its production facilities aimed at improving both capacity and quality.

Among the initiatives is a new, £1m state-of-the-art liquids mixing facility, representing the largest single project in the company's history. 

The upgrade promises a five-fold increase in liquid processing capacity while delivering enhanced control mechanisms for crucial functions such as heating, cooling and cleaning. 

In addition to the liquids mixing facility, VetPlus is looking to fully automate the filling process for pots of its Fibor supplement. By replacing semi-automatic machinery with advanced automation solutions, the company aims to boost productivity and accuracy, while introducing new metal detection capabilities to boost quality control measures. 

As part of the investment, a state-of-the-art coding system has also been integrated into the factory's operations, improving the accuracy and productivity in its labelling processes. 

David Haythornthwaite, VetPlus founder and chairman, said: "Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives every decision we make. This significant investment forms part of our ambitious growth plans as we continue to expand both our product development capabilities and our international distribution network.

"It not only underscores our dedication to developing world-class products, but also demonstrates our unwavering commitment to providing our customers with unparalleled quality and reliability.” 

Joe Pierce, head of engineering at VetPlus, said: “This landmark investment will revolutionise our already industry-leading facility even further, allowing us to continue setting the bar for product innovation and development. In particular, the new liquids mixing element puts us out ahead of the market and the possibilities it will bring for new product development are endless!

"This, along with other ongoing projects aimed at automating processes and expanding production capacities, really does reinforce our position as the sector leader.”

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