Origin Fertilisers invests £7.5m in new Tyneside facility

Fertiliser manufacturer and distributer Origin Fertilisers has invested in a new site at the Port of Tyne, to be used to import granulated fertiliser products for blending and distribution throughout northern England and southern Scotland.

More than 100,000t of product will be able to be stored on site in a 6,000sq m warehouse, which is due to be operational from October onwards.

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Origin Fertilisers and the Port of Tyne have invested a combined £7.5m into the project and it is expected to bring 15 new jobs to the area.

Michael Pater, managing director at Origin, said: “This major investment provides us with a new site in north-east England complementing existing facilities in Silloth, Immingham, Ayr and Montrose.

“The facility is located port-side and gives direct access to deep sea vessels, which will be a major improvement to the region in accessing raw materials from further afield, providing a wider range of product and competitive pricing.

“It will allow us to meet the growing need for prescription fertilisers in the area, while simplifying supply and logistics of fertiliser for many customers.”

The wider business, based in Hertfordshire, has 12 existing production facilities located around Great Britain.

Port of Tyne’s head of estates, Victoria Beattie, added: “This significant investment not only enhances the agricultural supply chain for farmers and growers in our region and beyond, but also brings economic and environmental benefits.”