KR Group makes significant progress with distillery projects worth £1.5m

Aberdeenshire-based steel and cladding company KR Group is making significant progress with two major distillery projects, both of which are nearing completion. The two projects have generated nearly £1.5 million for the construction and engineering firm, further enhancing its track record in distillery work ranging from upgrades to new builds.

The team have worked on over 25 distilleries across Scotland previously, however, recent projects at Glenfarclas Distillery and two new contracts in 2024 amassed significantly higher value.

The largest project, where KR Group was contracted to undertake over £1 million worth of steel and cladding work, is due to be complete this autumn. For this particular project, KR Group handled all steel, cladding, and flat sheet metal products, as well as consulting on various design aspects with the client.

The team have also now entered the second phase of works at Glendronach Distillery near Huntly, which involves the fabrication and erection of structural steel, and installation of cladding for the extension and upgrade of the existing building. Phase one saw the team construct a new steel frame boiler house, complete with cladding, louvres, and internal stairs.

In 2022, Glendronach Distillery announced over £30 million investment to increase production facilities in the Valley of Forgue since global demand for Glendronach had tripled since 2016.

Nicola Fraser, KR Group’s Business Director, said: “The KR Group team have now worked on around 25 distilleries across Scotland, with varying scopes of work from new builds and renovations, to repairs and extensions. It makes me immensely proud that we have the skills and capabilities to deliver these projects for our distillery clients. It’s a distinguished sector steeped in Scottish history, and we feel privileged to be part of its development.”

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