Aperture pulls Norvik out of Barnsley to consolidate into Huthwaite HQ
19th November 2019

Aperture Trading, the Synseal rescue vehicle, is pulling out of its Barnsley factory, currently home of its Norvik New Build brand and moving the operation into its main manufacturing facility in Huthwaite.

Robin Baker, newly-appointed group MD, said in a statement to The Glazine earlier today: “We will begin a period of consultation with impacted colleagues in Barnsley, discussing the ways in which we can retain as many of them as possible within the business at Huthwaite. As I’m sure you can appreciate this a period of uncertainty for them and we will support them through the process.”

In an earlier release, he said “Consolidating Norvik New Build under one roof with our other manufacturing resources will help secure continued operational success. Following what we will aim to be a seamless transition from the end of January 2020, all Norvik products, including PVC-U frames, composite doors and WarmCore will be extruded, manufactured, shipped and serviced from a central location.”

He continued: “This announcement is the latest in what some observers may comment are a lot of news updates from Aperture, but I want to get the message out there that all these necessary changes we’re implementing are for the future health and growth of our brands and supply chain. However, we also recognise that success isn’t based on a business’ ability to change – it’s based on a business’ ability to change faster than the market, competitors and customers – and with the right expertise now in place we are fast building a business with a strong foundation that is fit for the future.”

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