£2 million investment from Zentia

Zentia, the UK’s market leader in complete ceiling solutions, has invested £2 million in upgrades and refurbishments at its two manufacturing sites in Team Valley, Gateshead. This investment reflects the company’s commitment to UK manufacturing, which is one of its four core pillars, along with reliability, innovation, and partnership.

At its grid plant on the Team Valley site, Zentia has opened an Innovation Centre. This new facility includes a spacious conference area for up to 60 people, featuring a thoughtfully-designed ceiling grid that highlights Zentia’s latest product innovations. The centre also offers two smaller meeting rooms, accommodating six and 10 people. All of the space is available free of charge to local companies within the industry to host their own events, and Zentia also regularly uses the venue to host lunch and learns, present CPDs, and hold other exciting events.

Zentia has also completed renovations at its mineral fibre plant at the second Team Valley site. The upgrades include new windows, a modern meeting room, an attractive reception area, an updated security zone, and a new staff canteen. Throughout the facility, elements of Zentia’s state-of-the-art ceiling tiles are prominently featured. It is all part of Zentia’s CapEx project to bring most of its manufacturing in house as an ongoing commitment to focus on investing in the UK market and creating jobs in the local area.

Zentia manufactures a wide range of mineral ceiling tiles, suspension grids, and floating ceiling systems. Evolved from Armstrong Ceilings, it leverages over 100 years of knowledge and experience to offer high-quality products. Its ceiling tiles, developed through continuous innovation, provide the largest standard colour selection on the market and can meet various requirements, including acoustic, fire, and hygiene needs.

The £2 million investment is part of Zentia’s broader initiative to support UK manufacturing, building on the £37 million already invested since 2020. As the UK’s only manufacturer of complete ceiling solutions, Zentia ensures shorter supply chains and more reliable deliveries, achieving a 99% on-time, in-full delivery rate.

The recent renovations not only enhance Zentia’s operational capabilities but also reinforces its dedication to advancing industry standards, fostering strong partnerships and championing UK manufacturing. As Zentia continues to evolve, its focus on the UK market, reliability, innovation and partnership will ensure that it remains a leader in the market for years to come.