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Our Peddimore proposals

This page sets out our proposals for developing a new ROCKWOOL manufacturing facility at the Peddimore site to the north east of Birmingham.

We have announced our intentions to expand our UK operations with the development of a new manufacturing facility in the West Midlands.

If approved, this would be our second UK production facility alongside our existing South Wales plant, where we are also continuing to invest for the long-term.

The proposals for a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility featuring proprietary electric melting technology would boost supply capacity for UK and ROI customers, whilst also supporting ROCKWOOL’s ambitious global sustainability plans.

This would create skilled, long-term jobs and local supply chain opportunities, as well as support the UK’s net zero targets and a safer built environment through ROCKWOOL’s stone wool product portfolio.

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Peddimore site comes with outline planning permission

ROCKWOOL has signed an agreement to buy 114 acres of land at the Peddimore site, north of Minworth, to the north east of Birmingham, which has already been designated specifically for manufacturing use. 

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Job and supply chain opportunities

Prospectively, if our proposals are approved, the facility could become operational during 2029.

This would create good quality jobs and training and supply chain opportunities for local people and businesses. Whilst it is still early in the process, we’re always keen to talk to people who might be interested in working with us in connection with these opportunities.

Email: recruitmentUK@rockwool.com 

Community engagement plans

Our initial pre-application consultation relating to these plans has now finished. We will be publishing a summary of responses in a Statement of Community Involvement, which will be submitted as part of our Section 73 application to Birmingham City Council in the near future.

During 2025, we plan to undertake a further pre-application consultation before we submit a Reserved Matters application, which will give more detail about the design, landscaping and other aspects of our proposal.

While the consultation has closed for our Section 73 application, we welcome ongoing feedback on our proposals. You can reach us via our dedicated inbox – community@rockwool.com.

You can view the consultation materials here by downloading our community leaflet or our information boards from our drop-in open house events.

You can also sign up for email updates for more information as we progress with our plans.

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