Stoford delivers £30m Wolverhampton factory expansion
The Birmingham-based developer has completed work a major redevelopment at Citygate Park for paper product manufacturer Task Consumer Products.
The completed development features an 83,500 sq ft extension to Task’s existing premises, alongside a BREEM Excellent rated 125,000 sq ft purpose-built unit.
Planning permission for the redevelopment, which included demolition of a large warehouse which was the former headquarters of metalworks firm Fablink, was granted in January 2024.
Benniman was main contractor for the multi-phased programme, which involved extensive remediation of the brownfield site, and expands Task’s operations across an 18-acre site on Stafford Road, providing c.210,000 sq ft of new and enhanced accommodation, which the firm says will support production and future growth.
Task employs around 120 full-time staff in Wolverhampton.
Cllr Chris Burden said the £30m scheme demonstrated ‘a huge commitment by Task to Wolverhampton’. Credit: Barques
Dan Gallagher, Joint Managing Director of Stoford, said: “This has been a significant development of a challenging site, parts of which were historically used for landfill.
“We’re delighted to have transformed it into a modern, sustainable headquarters for Task that will support its growth for years to come.”
Councillor Chris Burden, City of Wolverhampton Council Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs and Skills, added: “This expansion is providing better futures for local people by safeguarding jobs and creating new jobs.
“It demonstrates a huge commitment by Task to Wolverhampton and is characteristic of the innovation and growth taking place in our city.
“Furthermore, it brings disused brownfield land back into use – helping support our move towards a sustainable economy.”
