James Jones expands fence product capacity

The new facility is being built at Hangingshaw, three miles north of the existing James Jones facilities at Stevens Croft.

The facility, which will be operational in summer 2017, will incorporate additional secondary processing and treatment facilities targeted primarily at increasing production of fencing products, including incised posts which have grown in popularity since James Jones launched them in 2013.

The centrepiece of the facility will be a storage shed of over 20,000m2 - as big as three full size football pitches.

James Jones said this shed would provide covered storage to protect finished stock from the elements, thereby maintaining stock integrity and consistency prior to despatch.

The storage area will also improve the company’s ability to build stocks in a range of key fencing specifications ahead of seasonal demand and maintain stock availability and lead-times during peak periods.

“This new facility will allow us to greatly increase our ability to meet the demand for a wide range of fencing products,” said James Jones’ joint managing director, Ian Pirie.

“Forecasting demand is notoriously difficult but this facility allows us to react to fluctuations in customer demand and enable us to service the market more efficiently.

“The additional land acquired is the latest stage in the development of the existing Lockerbie site which, in turn, will mean an even better service for our customers.”