MASHAM, ENGLAND — I’Anson Brothers Ltd., a family-owned supplier of animal feeds based in the United Kingdom, is preparing for its new Waterloo House feed mill to begin production and has named Andrew Richardson as the facility’s commercial director.

The mill will complement the company’s existing facility at Masham and at £20 million is the largest financial investment in the 120-year-plus history of the company, which has sales in more than 40 countries. Focusing on bulk farm feeds, it is set to more than double production capacity by an additional 200,000 tonnes and is designed so it can increase capacity to meet growing market demands. 

Designed and constructed by Dutch milling industry specialists Ottevanger with machinery installation by GAME Engineering, mill wiring by Apex Electrical, groundworks by HACS of Harrogate and site wiring by Preston Electrical, the facility is located in the Dalton Industrial Park in North Yorkshire, England. It has been designed to be as energy efficient as possible and with the least environmental impact.

Richardson has extensive experience within the agriculture, retail, equine/leisure and fuel sectors, having previously held the roles of managing director and group chief executive officer at two other major agricultural supply companies. He will start his new role at the beginning of March. 

“I have spent my working life in the animal feed and agribusiness industry, and this groundbreaking development by I’Anson’s is one of the most exciting and forward-looking initiatives I have ever seen in the sector,” Richardson said. “With its latest technology and location, this investment will bring further serious advantages to its growing farm customers and business partners.”

Sarah Richardson, managing director for I’Anson, said the role of commercial director will be vital to the success of the company’s new mill.