Food Chain - Issue 214 - September 2026 | Page 66

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before any project or deadline. We invest a lot of time in risk assessment, training, and supervision, as well as ensuring people feel confident stopping work if something doesn’ t feel right. Hitting 200,000 hours without a lost-time accident is a milestone we’ re proud of, but it’ s not the finish line. It’ s something we’ ll keep building on every day.”
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This focus on doing things right also shapes how Intelect invests in its people, facilities, and capabilities. As the business has grown and projects have become more complex, these investments have strengthened the company’ s offering, ensuring it has the infrastructure and expertise to meet clients’ evolving needs.
“ One of our biggest recent investments is our new warehouse facility in Middlesbrough, along with a new machine shop. These are two valuable additions to our services,” Fran shares.“ As our projects have grown larger and more complex, we needed infrastructure to support that growth. The new facility gives us far more storage, better logistics, and improved project coordination, helping us deliver more efficiently to clients across the UK. We’ ve also continued investing in machinery services and our design and manufacturing teams, making sure we provide clients with a truly integrated solution from concept to installation and ongoing support.”
While these investments strengthen Intelect’ s ability to deliver today, they also create a platform for future growth. As the industry evolves, Intelect continues to expand its capabilities and apply its engineering expertise to new opportunities, including projects that support sustainability and the circular economy.

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