In response to rising production and logistical costs, Yorkshire-based food manufacturer Symington\u2019s decided to reshore noodle production from China back to the UK. To ensure continuity of supply, the project needed to be completed quickly and cost effectively, so Symington\u2019s opted to purchase second-hand food production equipment from China; the challenge was to ensure that this equipment was made compliant with UK and EU Health & Safety machinery regulations.<\/p>\n
AECOM\u2019s process specialists used their knowledge of industry best practice to initiate improvements to the machinery, ensuring its legislative compliance and enabling the plant to be put rapidly into production. The reshoring of the production line has provided substantial cost savings for Symington\u2019s, whilst also contributing to the UK government\u2019s reshoring strategy. AECOM also undertook ATEX studies and produced a Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) report for the safe installation and operation of the bulk flour delivery system to the noodle base mixing vessels.<\/p>\n
In recognition of Symington\u2019s support of the local economy, the grand opening of the new \u00a32.5M plant was attended by local MP, Hilary Benn, who commended the project\u2019s contribution to British manufacturing.<\/p>\n