Rubber manufacturer expands following ￡450,000 investment

A Redditch-based rubber and adhesive products manufacturer has moved into new premises following a £450,000 investment from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, creating four new jobs.

Founded in 2001, Kirkfield manufactures rubber, sponge and adhesive products to a range of sectors, including the building, construction and automotive industries.

The company, which exports worldwide, is looking to expand into new markets as part of its growth strategy.

With the help of the financial package, Kirkfield Limited has purchased a newly refurbished 880 sq metres unit on Washford Industrial Estate.

Kirkfield managing director Tony Flood said: “Our new site provides us with a larger and more suitable environment for our day-to-day operations, helping us to increase our capacity as we work towards our long-term growth ambitions.

“The Lloyds Bank investment was fundamental to achieving this objective for our business, and we look forward to our continued work with the bank as we look to further invest in our infrastructure.”

Ian Monk, relationship manager at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, added: “Kirkfield is a great example of the ambitious manufacturers which are driving the economic recovery.”