“Wrexham’s economy is going from strength to strength, as many businesses continue to thrive and invest in the city…”
That’s the message from Wrexham Council following a recent visit by Councillor Nigel Williams to the Maelor Foods poultry plant in Cross Lanes, which processes around one million British Red Tractor-certified birds a week for the food industry.
The company is a major employer in Wrexham, providing over 250 jobs. It also hopes to increase operations in the future, potentially creating a further 125 jobs and boosting the local economy by £13 million.
Councillor Williams, Lead Member for Economy, Business and Tourism, regularly visits local employers to help understand their aspirations and plans for the future.
He said: “I’d like to thank Maelor Foods for inviting me to their site at Cross Lanes, and it’s fantastic to see another business thriving in Wrexham.
“The facility is a state-of-the-art processing plant, and the company’s commitment to the site is another example of the huge confidence that is helping to drive our local economy.
“It was a really interesting and informative visit, and a great opportunity to learn more about the company’s ethos and goals.”
The council works with local firms to help them get the most out of being based in the county borough, and recently held a successful networking conference at the Ramada Plaza Hotel.
Company Director Ricky Mehta said: “At Maelor Foods, we are proud to play a significant role in Wrexham’s thriving economy.
“Our state-of-the-art facility currently processes one million British Red Tractor-certified birds each week, and we are actively pursuing plans to double our processing capacity.
“As we look to the future, our focus remains on supporting the community and contributing to Wrexham’s ongoing success story.”
Councillor Williams said: “Wrexham’s economy is going from strength to strength, as many businesses continue to thrive and invest in the city.
“But as a council, it’s important we get out and about and visit businesses, so we can understand and support economic growth.”
