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PlantEx case study

How the right facility supports growth and innovation

PlantEx Ingredients, a family-owned business founded in 2010, has rapidly grown into a leading manufacturer of natural colours, top note flavours, natural extracts, and food protection systems designed to improve shelf life. The company began as a one-man operation in a 2,500 sq ft unit and now occupies four units at Indurent Park Access 18 Avonmouth. With over 100 employees and annual revenues of £25 million, PlantEx continues to thrive thanks to the facility’s ideal location and scalable design​.

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Strategic location

The strategic location of the Avonmouth facility, close to major shipping ports and transport networks like the M4 and M5, has allowed PlantEx to efficiently serve markets in the UK and beyond without the high cost base of the Southeast. This connectivity has been critical to their growth, enabling the business to expand its product portfolio and scale operations.

“We chose Avonmouth as a key location for the organisation primarily because of the transport infrastructure. We’re close enough to the Southeast to be able to access the major shipping ports and Heathrow, which is the main airport, without having the Southeast cost base that is associated with it”

~ Giles Drewett, Managing Director & Co-Founder, PlantEx

Employee wellbeing

The layout and environment at Indurent Park Access 18 Avonmouth play an important role in supporting employee wellbeing. The site features green spaces and ponds that employees can enjoy, with some even engaging in activities like yoga by the water. These amenities contribute to the mental health and wellbeing of the workforce, offering a stark contrast to traditional industrial zones​.

Additionally, PlantEx has developed a diverse and skilled workforce, with 50% of employees utilising advanced technological skills to support innovative manufacturing processes​.

“Being in an area where there is some environment is good for mental health and is good for mental wellbeing. It’s not unusual to see people out by the ponds doing yoga or taking a lunch break out there. It’s far better than being surrounded by industry”

~ Tom Druitt, Operations Director, PlantEx

“Around 40% of our workforce is in an equipment manufacturing role. We’ve got engineers who are maintaining the existing equipment and others who are tasked with building our new manufacturing equipment. In addition, we’ve got a team of five quality control technicians, a team of eight quality assurance people and 15 people across our commercial and administrative team, so there’s a whole breadth of skills from manual labour through to quite high technical science roles.”

Giles Drewett, Managing Director & Co-Founder, PlantEx

Innovation and expertise

PlantEx is also a perfect example of how modern businesses are evolving their operations. Gone are the days where decisions would be taken from a headquarters hundreds of miles away from where the manufacturing itself took place. As is the case with more and more businesses, PlantEx houses all its employees in one space, leading to a real diversity of roles on offer within the buildings.

Their innovation stems from its highly skilled team, which includes flavorists, sensory development scientists, and engineers. The company produces unique products ranging from squid and octopus flavours for fishing bait to apple cider vinegar powder for popular snack brands​. This diversity of expertise within one facility has contributed to PlantEx’s ability to innovate and adapt to market demands, maintaining its position as a key player in the food manufacturing industry​.

Tailored solutions for growth

Over the years, PlantEx has grown steadily, requiring tailored solutions to meet their evolving needs. Indurent has consistently provided flexible support, delivering bespoke solutions such as assisting with equipment installations and ensuring car parks and infrastructure were ready for heavy machinery. These solutions have allowed PlantEx to keep pace with demand and maintain uninterrupted operations, even during significant expansions.

“During the process, Indurent helped us to achieve a timetable for equipment installation, making sure that the car parks were laid in time so we could get heavy machinery across the yard and installed into the factory to keep to our schedules. They have listened to our requirements and delivered against them, going above and beyond what you would expect as the norm from a landlord”

~ Giles Drewett, Managing Director & Co-Founder, PlantEx

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