AHS & AMP opens new manufacturing facility
UK Bulk handling and processing solutions provider, AHS & AMP (Automated Handling Solutions/Advanced Material Processing), has opened its new, 60,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Darwen, Lancashire. The new site was officially opened by Mayor Councillor Brian Taylor of Blackburn with Darwen.
This new facility is a significant upgrade from the company’s previous site in Clitheroe, now representing 25% of AHS & AMP’s global manufacturing capacity.
The Darwen facility will be used to manufacture equipment across AHS & AMP’s four key brands of Spiroflow, Cablevey, Marion and Kason. The expanded space includes dedicated build bays for each piece of equipment, greater storage capacity and improved areas for quality control. The investment will lead to enhanced production efficiency, with space allocated for pre-assembly, allowing engineers to complete tasks with fewer constraints.
The new test bay, covering 10,000 sq ft of the facility, will allow customers to witness AHS & AMP’s cutting-edge equipment in action, with one of every key product available for demonstration. The facility also features modern, employee-friendly amenities, such as spacious kitchens, breakout areas and improved meeting rooms, enhancing the overall working environment for the team.
The facility follows the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Friedrichsdorf, Germany, in 2023, which focuses on pre-sales testing and aftermarket support. In 2025, further investment in the Darwen site will enhance the company’s testing capabilities, matching the offerings of the German test lab.