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07 October 2024

Killgerm announces strategic investment for PestWest Electronics

PRESS RELEASE

Killgerm Group is proud to announce another strategic investment, as PestWest Electronics has now completed its move into a modern and high specification operational base at Symphony House in the Wakefield 41 industrial park.

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The new operation centre includes a brand new, dedicated manufacturing section complemented by new racking throughout.

Also based at Symphony House are the PestWest R&D team and the supporting Supply Chain team, along with several meeting rooms and product development areas.

Commenting on the announcement, Rupert Broome, Group Managing Director of Killgerm Group said:

“This expansion will enable our PestWest team to greatly increase production of several of our most popular new products, including our world-leading LED range of fly traps based on our exclusive Quantum X technology and it provides our strong team with the perfect base as we embark on our next phase of growth. All of which makes it a very exciting time for PestWest.”

Source: Killgerm PR

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