Packaging and printing firm inspirepac opens new premises at Markham Vale
Around 150 jobs are set to be created at Chesterfield-based inspirepac now the packaging and printing specialist has opened a new multi-million pound premises at Markham Vale.
The new 100,250 sq ft unit is the firm’s latest addition, with sites also based at Sheepbridge, Dronfield, Wetherby, Yorkshire and Cheshire.
inspirepac Chief Executive Chris Marples said:
“We’re really pleased with our new premises. Despite tight timescales and the scale of this project, Henry Boot Developments have helped us deliver an environmentally friendly and energy efficient building that suits the needs of our business perfectly.
“The process was seamless, and the result − a first class job. We’d recommend Henry Boot Developments to anyone looking to bring business into the area.”
The company, which has multiple sites across the UK, manufactures a full range of corrugated cardboard from basic transit and protective cases to specialist retail-ready packaging for well-known brands including PepsiCo, Bacardi, Thorntons, Kimberley Clark, 3M and Unilever.
Derbyshire County Council’s Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Policy, Economic Development and Budget, Councillor Anne Western said:
“We’re pleased to welcome inspirepac to Markham Vale and the extra jobs they will bring to the area.
“We’ve already generated around 730 new full-time jobs on-site and inspirepac will provide a further boost to employment locally.”
She added:
“It’s a busy time for Markham Vale with more businesses being attracted to the site and the excellent transport links it has to offer.
“Work to develop the Markham Vale North section of the site is progressing well and our Environment Centre expansion is complete offering more opportunities for smaller businesses to move to Markham.”
inspirepac’s new premises was designed and built by private sector developer, Henry Boot Developments after securing a 20 year lease at the site.
Ben Ward from Henry Boot Developments commented:
“inspirepac is the latest business to join our Markham Vale site and we’re delighted to welcome them on board. This deal was a particularly positive one for both parties as it involved building a very specific and purpose built site to support an expanding successful business. The past 12 months have been remarkable, with seven major deals taking place, and we are sure interest will continue to follow as a result of the recent activity.”
inspirepac joins Gould Alloys, AW Repair Group, MSE Hiller, Squadron Medical, Industrial Ancillaries, Andrew Page, Holdsworth Foods and Ready Egg Products on the site, which is one of the UK’s biggest Enterprise Zone developments.
