Veterinary nutraceuticals manufacturer VetPlus has announced a £2 million investment in its industry leading innovation facility, located in Lytham.

The investment is poised to revolutionise the business’ production capabilities, elevate product quality, and reinforce the company's commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions created by its in-house research and development team.

Among the initiatives VetPlus is implementing is a new, state-of-the-art liquids mixing facility, representing a milestone investment of more than £1 million. Scheduled for completion later this year at its Boundary Road headquarters, this facility marks the largest single project in the company's history.

The upgrade promises a five-fold increase in liquid processing capacity while delivering enhanced control mechanisms for crucial functions such as heating, cooling, and cleaning.

In addition to the liquids mixing facility, VetPlus is embarking on a transformative journey to automate the filling process for pots of its popular Fibor supplement. By replacing semi-automatic machinery with advanced automation solutions, the company aims to boost productivity, ensure unparalleled accuracy, and introduce new metal detection capabilities to fortify quality control measures.

As part of the investment, a state-of-the-art coding system has also been integrated into the factory's operations, boosting accuracy and productivity in its labelling processes.

David Haythornthwaite, VetPlus Founder and Chairman, said: "Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives every decision we make. This significant investment forms part of our ambitious growth plans as we continue to expand both our product development capabilities and our international distribution network. It not only underscores our dedication to developing world-class products, but also demonstrates our unwavering commitment to providing our customers with unparalleled quality and reliability.”

Joe Pierce, Head of Engineering at VetPlus, said: “This landmark investment will revolutionise our already industry-leading facility even further, allowing us to continue setting the bar for product innovation and development. In particular, the new liquids mixing element puts us out ahead of the market and the possibilities it will bring for new product development are endless! This, along with other ongoing projects aimed at automating processes and expanding production capacities, really does reinforce our position as the sector leader.”

VetPlus has been leading the development of nutraceuticals within the UK veterinary profession for over 25 years, with over 3,000 veterinary practices across the country recommending its products.

It recently announced the launch of two new products to improve the care of companion animals, with the expansion of its popular SUSTAIN® and GOMEGA® ranges.

To learn more about VetPlus, please visit www.vetplus.co.uk


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