MAJOR NEW SALT-HANDLING FACILITY OPENS AT ABP’S PORT OF AYR
Jura Terminal, a brand-new £1.5 million salt-handling facility at Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Ayr, was officially opened by Provost Gordon McKenzie of South Ayrshire Council today (Friday, 22 August) at an inauguration ceremony hosted by Bo Lerenius, Group Chief Executive, ABP Holdings PLC, and Alastair MacFarlane, ABP Port Manager, Ayr & Troon.
A new 3,500 sq m warehouse, with 1,500 sq m of outside storage, Jura Terminal was built following a long-term agreement between ABP and Peacock Salt (‘Peacock’). The terminal will handle Peacock’s salt imports from around the world, and will become the company’s primary UK operation.
Commenting on the new facility, Bo Lerenius said:
“The Port of Ayr has added a lot of new business in recent years, and is now ‘buzzing’ with activity. We are delighted that Peacock has chosen Ayr as the location for this very impressive facility – by doing so, they are bringing jobs and economic benefits to South Ayrshire.”
Jura Terminal offers a wide range of salt products for various industrial applications such as winter de-icing, food preparation and water-treatment. The terminal is equipped with a hi-tech plant, capable of packaging 1,200 bags of salt an hour. Jura Terminal is expected to handle 15,000 tonnes of bagged salt every year, in addition to bulk salts. By moving to Ayr, Peacock has already taken on six new members of staff, and over the next few months will take on a further four.
Harley Marshall, Director of Peacock Salt, said:
““The new facility will enable us to increase our throughput significantly on a single site. The port is ideal for accommodating the size of vessels we use and ABP provides fast and efficient discharge.”
Provost Gordon S McKenzie said:
“Without a doubt, the Ports of Ayr & Troon have played a most crucial role in the development of this part of Scotland. Throughout history, they have been a key to the area’s success, and the role of Associated British Ports in the present era is proving to be of similar vital importance. As a Council, we obviously very much welcome ABP’s ongoing commitment to the Ports of Ayr and Troon.”
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