The Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS, First Minister of Wales, has conducted the official opening of the Innovation Centre at Maesteg. The £1 million facility will provide a bespoke space for the enhancement and quality control testing for developing passive fire protection systems.
Siderise Insulation, a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of high-performance passive fire protection solutions, will use the innovation centre to enhance its research and development. The purpose-built facility features a specialist fire test furnace. Siderise seeks to achieve UKAS accreditation for the test furnace, which would allow others in the construction industry to use it.
This would help support fire safety standards across the sector and highlight Wales as a leader in safety innovation. Siderise's unique manufacturing and testing processes have seen significant success, helping the company to expand into the global market.
Chris Mort, R&D Director at Siderise Insulation, said: "Opening the doors of our Innovation Centre marks a huge step forward for Siderise and represents a huge investment in our Maesteg head office and manufacturing site. Our core guiding principle is 'integrity in all we do' - this means that the products we create and the services we provide are underpinned by clear research and proven results."
The ceremony was also attended by special guests Huw Irranca-Davies, member of the Senedd for Ogmore, and Cllr Martyn Jones, Mayor of Bridgend.
Image: Siderise Insulation The Rt Hon Mark Drakeford opening of the Innovation Centre at Maesteg.
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