Simon Joyce, sales administrator, Julie Boddy, sales, admin and logistics manager, and Wesley Newson, transport scheduler, of Koch Fertiliser Ltd, which has relocated to Marlborough Business Park
Multinational company Koch Fertiliser Ltd has relocated to Marlborough Business Park, in a move assisted by the North Wilts Economic Partnership, bringing new jobs to the town, with the potential for more local employment in the future.
“The move gives us improved access to transportation near the M4 corridor,” said John Ridd of Koch Fertiliser Ltd, “and our close proximity to Swindon will serve as a good base for recruiting future employees, service contractors and consultants.”
“We appreciate the welcome and guidance we’ve received from the North Wilts Economic Partnership,” he added.
The company established temporary offices in Tidworth last year when a subsidiary of Koch Fertilizer LLC acquired certain assets of the fertiliser importing, blending and marketing firm Usborne Fertiliser Ltd.
“Establishing our new offices in Marlborough positions Koch Fertiliser to better serve customers and add value in the markets we serve in the UK and Ireland,” said Jim Sorlie, senior vice president, supply and trading, for Koch Fertilizer LLC.
Koch Fertilizer and its affiliates produce, distribute and globally market more than nine million metric tons nitrogen fertilisers annually.
Colette Mallon, manager of the North Wilts Economic Partnership, said: “The partnership spent time with senior managers from Koch, introducing them to and familiarising them with business parks around the area.
“Koch’s relocation to Marlborough is great news for the local business community, in terms of job creation now and in the future, and in terms of raising the profile of the business park with the arrival of a company whose name is known across the globe.”
The North Wiltshire Economic Partnership is a collaboration between Wiltshire Council and the business community in the north of the county, tasked with encouraging and facilitating economic growth.
Colette is on hand to offer practical help and advice to anyone who is considering setting up a business in North Wiltshire, relocating to the area, or already has a business in the county. She can be contacted at colette.mallon@wiltshire.gov.uk or on 07734 679600.