Morland's timber-based fit-out materials have machining, cutting, drilling and finishing completed within quality-controlled manufacturing facilities and benefit from lean manufacturing methods ideally suited to offsite projects.
As the construction industry faces well documented challenges in key areas such as inflation, labour and skill shortages and the increasing focus on sustainability, the offsite and modular section has a bigger role to play now more than ever and Morland UK are proud to be part of the solution and supporting its customers in this sector.
Paul Millington Morland UK, Key Account Manager and industry expert believes. "Whilst the country starts to recover from the impact of COVD-19 it is obvious the significant role Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) plays in meeting market requirements moving forward. With a growing population driving a clear need to provide more schools, hospitals, prisons, homes and other vital services the modular sector and Morland UK are perfectly positioned to meet the challenges the industry currently faces."
Based in Welshpool, employing over 130 people, the privately owned company, historically known across the leisure industry, has taken their manufacturing experience and 'just-in-time' production skills to become a trusted supplier within the offsite and modular sector from education, healthcare, retail and residential homes to MoD and MoJ projects.
"Over the last five years we have increased our manufacturing capability and introduced several products to support the sector," Paul continues. "From prefinished plasterboard, MDF skirting and architrave along with Partition Kits which are all fully finished and ready for onsite installation. These products were all developed with the aim to reduce the use of wet trades."
Morland UK continually invest in its site and employees and to support the offsite industry they have established a dedicated team of estimators and project co-ordinators. On-site 20,000 plasterboard panels are produced per week along with 120,000 metres of profiles. Supported by a fully stocked 60,000sq ft distribution unit which enables quicker lead times.
One of the key areas of investment and growth at Morland UK has been the crucial area of fire and certification. Producing fully encapsulated FD30 and FD60 fire doors and doorsets and as part of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Certifire and Certisecure schemes have gone through vigorous, independent, UKAS accredited testing, to BS 476-22:1987 and BS EN 1634-1:2014.
Morland UK also holds both FSC® and PEFC-certification for the purchase, processing, sales and distribution of certified timber and actively supports sustainable practices to protect resources for the future.
"Morland UK will continue to bring innovative new products and manufacturing processes to the offsite construction industry," adds Paul. "Please get in touch to find out how we can support your business."
For more information visit: www.morlanduk.com
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