Construction is underway of a new Rebuild Centre of Excellence for Finning UK & Ireland headquarters in Cannock.
Principal contractor McPhillips and Finning celebrated the start of the 33-week project with a groundbreaking ceremony on site, attended by McPhillips MD Paul Inions and Finning UK & Ireland MD Gary Megarrell.
Investment in the 1,230sqm unit follows the launch of Finning’s ‘Rebuilt and Ready to Go’ programme last year, giving customers immediate access to Cat® machines that have been fully rebuilt to deliver like-new performance.
When complete, the workshop will be the base for Cat® certified engineers to carry out inspections, servicing and repairs in addition to the rebuild programme.
McPhillips started work on site in November with the demolition of existing stores. This will be followed by the erection of a steel-framed, 14m high workshop building featuring four 12-ton overhead cranes, eight large roller shutter doors and a solar PV roof panel system.
Paul Inions, managing director of McPhillips, said: “We’re delighted to be here at the groundbreaking of what marks a significant first milestone in the delivery of a significant investment by Finning.
“This will be a robust and modern Rebuild workshop, built to ensure durability and structural integrity and with the addition of roof PV solar panels to support sustainability goals.
“This is our first project with Finning and we look forward to a collaborative working relationship with the team on site.”
The £2.98million investment will support specialist tooling and testing facilities as more customers choose Cat® Certified Rebuilds for enhanced power and efficiency.
Dave Carter, Finning’s Head of Rebuild, Repair and Response, said: “The new workshop will support the growth of the Rebuilt and Ready to Go offer, extending the life of more machines, reducing waste and saving on raw materials. Sustainability is integral to our operations, the communities where we work, and our long-term plans.
“Not only will the new workshop provide state-of-the-art facilities where our teams can continue to give used machines a new lease of life, it will provide a safe and secure work environment which supports our energy management objectives.”
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