A £7MILLION expansion at Vision Labs, one of Kidderminster’s largest employers, has broken ground.
The new Mayor of Kidderminster, Coun Shazu Miah, joined members of the Vision Labs team, one of three Specsavers manufacturing and distribution sites in the town, to celebrate the start of work on the extension.
The additional unit will be built between the two existing buildings and will see new communal spaces designed to support wellbeing, collaboration and day-to-day working experiences.
The site will also introduce state-of-the-art technology to streamline manufacturing processes.
Shafi Ahmed, head of operations at Vision Labs, said: “We were delighted to welcome Coun Miah to help us mark the start of a project that everyone in the business is excited about and has worked extremely hard to get to this point.
“Not only will the upgrade boost weekly lens production from 139,000 to 169,000, but colleagues at the site will also benefit from improved working environments and updated amenities.
“The project has taken more than two years to get to a detailed, costed design, and there will be a 12-month timeline from breaking ground to occupying the new facility.”
Coun Miah added: “Seeing first-hand how Vision Labs is committed to investing in their facilities and staff was fantastic.
“It’s clear that there is a huge appetite for continuous improvement and future-proofing the business.
‘As a Kidderminster employer demonstrating such passion and vision, I’m extremely proud to know we have a business like that on our doorstep.”
