Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP, John Healey, visited Rotherham’s world leading security fencing manufacturer, ZND, at its factory in Parkgate.
The company manufactures temporary fence panels, barriers, hoarding and other associated products such as gates and walk throughs at the site in Rotherham.
The products have been used for events such as Glastonbury, Boardmasters music festival and for national events such as the King’s coronation, the Olympic games and even featured in artwork entered into the Turner Prize.
John Healey MP said: “ZND’s manufacturing site at Parkgate really is impressive. The factory is the largest of its kind in the country and produces vital temporary fencing and barriers used across the country.
“It was fascinating to see the automated machines in action and hear from workers about the great work the company does locally, nationally and internationally.”
ZND’s factory on Barbot Hall Industrial Estate features two automated barrier production lines, two automated panel lines and two automated welded wire mesh lines.
ZND Managing Director James McLean said: “Rotherham has a manufacturing history stretching back to the dawn of the industrial revolution.
“ZND is proud to be part of this heritage, maintaining a legacy of manufacturing excellence and innovation, the impact of which has been felt at major events across the globe. We were delighted to welcome our local MP to see the great work going on at the heart of his constituency.”
ZND UK was established in 1997 and both its head office and manufacturing plant are based in Rotherham (Parkgate). They have built a reputation of supplying high quality temporary fencing, hoarding and pedestrian barriers to distributors throughout Europe.
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