In addition to a £7m sum already invested during 2023/24, SAM Mouldings has announced a further £20m investment in its 35th year of business.
This milestone investment is said to underscore SAM’s “ongoing commitment to our customers, our people, sustainability and excellence,” ensuring it continues to lead the industry into the future. £10 million of this investment will be spent on installing new state of the art bespoke machinery which will allow the business to double its current output to offer “an even greater range of high-quality MDF mouldings to meet our rising market demand.”
CEO Sam McCrea MBE said: “At SAM, we understand the importance of delivering the right product at the right time. This investment in advanced manufacturing capabilities ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry and continue to offer the high-quality product our customers expect.”
Sustainability is deemed another cornerstone of SAM’s investment programme, with the manufacturer having “always led the charge in the industry by investing in environmentally responsible practices and for over two decades” and has generated 40% of its electricity and 100% of its heat drying power at its factory in Antrim. This latest investment will further expand the Solar PV panels that already provide a significant share of its energy requirements as the company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint and supporting a more sustainable future for the construction sector.
Part of the £20m investment, the recent opening of a distribution centre in the West Midlands is said to have significantly heightened SAM’s logistics capabilities. This investment also includes enhancements to its stockholding capacity, ensuring products are delivered more efficiently across the UK and strengthening the company’s ability to provide reliable, on-time supply for its growing customer base.
“We pride ourselves on being a dependable partner to the building industry,” Sam added. “This investment reflects our commitment to ensuring that our products are not just of the highest quality but are available exactly when and where they’re needed.”
The investment also extends to SAM’s ICT systems with enhancements designed to streamline operations and improve overall efficiency, whilst the company also plans to invest in its people, creating multiple new roles and further growing its already 200+ strong workforce.
Sam McCrea concluded: “This investment is about much more than facilities or processes. It’s about building a stronger SAM that’s equipped to meet the challenges of the future, while continuing to deliver value, quality, and reliability to our customers.”
