Mixbrow Construction have once again provided an outstanding level of service to deliver its client a first class facility.  The project to construct a new multi-million pound factory extension for Kinnerton Confectionery has been completed on time, within budget and with zero accidents or environmental incidents.

Client Testimonial:

“Mixbrow acted as Principal Contractor for a £3.75M new build project for my client for whom I was the Appointed Project Manager. The contract was executed on time and to budget with no accidents or incidents. The Site management team were always in control of the sub-contractor activities, site safety and standard of works, responding promptly to the client’s changing requirements. Mixbrow always provided me up-to-date project progress information and financial forecasting allowing me to give the client a high degree of confidence about achieving the tight time-scales, budget and delivering the end result. The build was in a very difficult area of the Site to access and the Mixbrow team worked very closely with the client’s operations team to ensure that the interests of both parties were understood and respected. At the point of interface with the client’s production, Mixbrow were required to work around “live” production which, in a food environment, meant close control and supervision of work combined with a respectful appreciation of the client’s hygiene requirements; these works passed off without incident. The client had a business critical deadline for the Christmas 2015 break which was non-negotiable – Mixbrow worked tirelessly to ensure that delays due to the weather did not jeopardise achieving completion on time. The end result was a high quality building which met the client’s expectations. I’d happily recommend Mixbrow to any of my future clients.”   Chris Dixon of Chris Dixon Project Ltd

Case Study – Kinnerton Confectionery New Factory Building

On Wednesday 16th December Mixbrow Construction held their annual Client’s Sporting Event.  After coffee & bacon rolls, the morning was spent locked in fierce combat; Clay Pigeon Shooting.  Following a closely contested battle, requiring steely nerves and a rather fetching choice of eyewear, Stuart’s team emerged the victors.

Scores were compared and excuses were made over a relaxed festive lunch.  Restored, we reconvened at the lake to while away the afternoon, engaged in less combative pursuits.  Or so we thought.  The announcement of prizes available for ‘largest fish’ & ‘most fish’ landed reignited the hunger for victory.  Competition did not cease until it was no longer possible to see the floats bobbing in the water.  Had head torches been available, they would surely have been deployed.  A nine pound monster, wrestled to the bank by Paul Boswell was, by some margin, the largest of the day, while Andy Garnham’s focus and commitment was rewarded when he declared on a century to secure the prize.

An evening meal and drinks topped off a very enjoyable day, spent in great company.

Mixbrow Construction is delighted to welcome David Johnson back to their management team.  David spent many successful years as their resident maintenance contracts manager at PPG Industries in Stowmarket.  After a brief spell away, David has returned to Mixbrow Construction as Commercial Projects Manager.  He will be responsible for the successful implementation of the future strategy for their small works and maintenance division.

After 20 successful years of leading the company, John Prentice has decided to stand down as Managing Director of Mixbrow Construction.  John will continue to sit on the board of Directors, providing support and guidance in his new role as Chairman.  Darren Webb has been appointed as Managing Director of Mixbrow Construction.  The enthusiasm and commitment that Darren has demonstrated in his previous role, as Construction Director, combined with his passionate approach will help to drive Mixbrow Construction on to greater things in the future.  The Board are also delighted to announce the appointment of Doug Jaye to the position of Contracts Director.  Doug has been a vital member of our management team since he joined us in 2002.  His vast construction knowledge and practical experience, coupled with his unwavering commitment to “doing things right” bring great strength to the board.  Rob Berry continues in his dual role as Financial Director and Company Secretary, while Stuart Leech has shifted his focus slightly.  As Operations Director, Stuart is targeting continual improvement and raised standards of professionalism throughout the business.  To this end Mixbrow Construction continue to develop its Integrated Management System.

Mixbrow have been working closely with OWL Architects, Superstructures Ipswich engineers, Gill Associates Quantity Surveyors, and The Energy Practice, M&E consultants, in preparation for the start of the new head office and production facility. The project is for Challs International Ltd and Primo Manufacturing Ltd, manufacturers and distributors of specialist cleaning products worldwide. The contract is due to last approx. 12 months.

We are pleased to have just started building four new houses for Orwell Housing at Sweffling, Suffolk. The project follows the successful completion of a site at Wickham Market which also included social housing for Orwell Housing. The project is expected to take 30 weeks.

Mixbrow Construction has successfully developed and implemented an Integrated Management System that has been certified, by a UKAS accredited certification body, to meet the exacting standards of ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and OHSAS 18001 (Health and Safety).  They become one of a relatively small number of organisations to have successfully completed this process.

Mixbrow are on programme to complete the construction of a 25.000 sq ft extension to the chocolate confectionery company’s Fakenham factory. The extension will enable Kinnerton’s production and packaging activities to be brought under one roof. The extension will be built on a raised floor to provide flexibility in the positioning of machinery in the factory and associated pipework/ducting below floor level. The building work, one of the largest projects carried out by Mixbrow Constructon, will be completed before Christmas.