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Offsite Solutions Increases Production Capacity by 50% Following Influx of New Bathroom Pod Orders

In order to meet the growing demand for its bathroom pods in every sector, Offsite Solutions has announced have a major transformation programme underway at its factories in Somerset. This will increase offsite manufacturing capacity by 50 per cent to 15,000 pods per year. 

The new production methodology will optimise workflows and increase productivity to help clients address the construction skills shortages that are such a serious challenge for developers and contractors across the UK.

An Influx of New Orders

Following an influx of new orders and the sustained demand for both its GRP and steel-framed bathroom pod solutions, in the nine-month period to the end of September 2023, Offsite Solutions had already exceeded its turnover for the whole of 2022.

According to James Stephens, Offsite Solutions MD:

"Despite the economic uncertainty that has impacted UK construction, we expect 2023 to be one of our best years for financial performance in our 19-year history.  Our strong order pipeline and high level of repeat business mean that we are on track to reach our sales target of £40m in 2024 with record profit levels."

"We are seeing rising demand for our pods in each sector – co-living, student accommodation, hotels and affordable housing."

Recent contract wins include a £2.4m project to manufacture 761 pods for a new 20-storey student scheme at Wembley Park developed by Greystar. This is Offsite Solutions' second pod contract for main contractor McAleer & Rushe and will be completed in Spring 2024.

The main drivers for offsite construction continue to be skills shortages, environmental benefits, and the need for increased project certainty.