Nutrition firm considering expansion at Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone

Private Label Nutrition based off Amy Johnson Way on the airport enterprise zone is in talks with the council over new premises at the eastern end of the zone.

It comes after the firm has been working around the clock throughout lockdown period to meet the needs of their customers and work has shown no signs of stopping.

After a £400,000 investment in new machinery and a move to a 8,500 sq ft premises last year, the company is growing fast, manufacturing pharmaceutical grade vitamins, minerals, supplements and powders.

Production has increased by 115 per cent, the company has invested in two new production lines, increased domestic and international orders.

In the last four months have taken on 10 additional staff to meet the demand, with a further 10 more jobs expected in the next few months.

It was founded in 2014 by directors James Wilson and Richard Richmond in a small start-up premises on the Fylde, but then moved to the Enterprise Zone three years ago.

James Wilson said; “For us lockdown hasn’t slowed us down. Initially we needed to

re-assess, follow the guidelines and make sure we had a safe working environment for all our staff, but as soon as we were able to re-open the shop floor safely, it has been full speed ahead. Since Covid-19 there has been an increase in demand for immunity supplements, especially Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Zinc.

“If the current rate of growth continues, we will need to expand our premises within the next 18-24 months and we are in initial talks with the council to see if this can be facilitated on the eastern Phase 1 development land.

“Being able to relocate within the Enterprise Zone and the savings made in business rates has been invaluable to us with minimal disruption to production and for staff, and we would like our future growth to be in Blackpool.”

Mark Smith Cabinet Member for Business, Enterprise and Job Creation said: “It is great to hear about business success in Blackpool, especially in these challenging and uncertain economic times and I wish Private Label Nutrition every luck for the future.

"The entrepreneurial spirit and innovation that we have locally continues to reinforce the message that Blackpool is the place for business.”