The new factory combines a bottling facility with warehouse capability.
The new production lines have enabled Nestlé Waters to significantly reduce its total energy output, as well as reduce the packaging used in its bottles of Buxton Natural Mineral Water and Nestlé Pure Life Spring Water by an average of 25% across the range, making them one of the lightest bottles in the UK.
As part of the official opening it was announced that the factory has achieved an ‘excellent’ grading in its Breeam Certification. This certification takes into consideration the site’s energy and water use as well as its transport infrastructure and its ecology.
The announcement marks another milestone in the multi-million pound investment journey Nestlé has undertaken in the UK to establish its next generation of world class manufacturing facilities. Last year Nestlé committed to invest a further £500m over the next three years.
Paul Bulcke said: “The Buxton factory is an excellent example of how we continue to invest in Europe despite tough economic conditions. This factory will contribute to accelerate the development of our bottled water activities and illustrates our capacity for innovation in production facilities via an approach which combines strong and sustainable production efficiency with outstanding environmental performances.”
Source: Nestlé
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