A leading confectionary brand  invested in the development of a new, purpose-built warehouse at its Castleford site, which first started producing the company’s famous sweets in 2015. Around 80% of its sweets bought in the UK are produced at factories in Castleford and Pontefract. The 32-acre extension of its facilities will allow the company to manage increased volumes of finished product, stock more raw materials and packaging, and will help safeguard 600 jobs across both of its West Yorkshire sites.

Caddick Construction was appointed as the main contractor and Howard Civil Engineering was appointed as the civil engineering contractor for the project. Howard’s  £2m contract covered extensive enabling works, main works, and external works over a ten-month programme. Working in close collaboration with Caddick Construction and other stakeholders, the project demanded technical expertise, flexible planning, and the use of specialist equipment to overcome various logistical and environmental challenges.