A multi-million pound investment by poultry processor, Moy Park, in its Ashbourne facility has enabled the site to produce one million chickens per week.
The company recently completed a £4 million investment at the premises, which included the installation of new processing and cutting lines, advanced chilling, software and hardware equipment, and the refurbishment of grading and storage areas.
According to Moy Park, the investment programme has boosted production at Ashbourne by a third.
Colin Grubb, general manager at Moy Park Ashbourne, commented: “This £4 million investment has allowed us to streamline processes and enhance productivity, ensuring we continue to meet growing demand from customers.
“Reaching the milestone of producing one million chickens per week at Ashbourne is a great achievement for the entire team, who not only drive forward industry leading operational practices but also help us to deliver exemplary service,” Grubb continued.
“This investment has not only focused on building operational capacity, but has also included investment in people development with over 100 staff taking part in skills training.”
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