A BUSINESS which has successfully relocated to Barnsley from East Yorkshire received a visit from the Mayor yesterday.

Councillor John Clarke J visited Anderson Power Generation to learn more about how the business operates following their successful relocation to the borough and the completion of Business Productivity and Low Carbon grants.

The business purchased a unit at the Goldthorpe Industrial Estate, which represents a 70 per cent increase in floorspace from their previous home in Beverley, and was supported with investment in the installation of a mezzanine floor, creation of an additional new office to support collaborative workspaces, enhancements to factory doors due to the size of products they will making and installing, together with the installation of solar panels with the support of Enterprising Barnsley.

Established in 2019, Anderson Power Generation has rapidly grown, working with clients across the UK and Europe providing innovative electrical and sustainable renewable solutions for a range of different businesses and clients.

The opening of the new factory marks a significant milestone in their expansion that will help to support an increase in their in-house research and development testing, design and manufacturing capabilities.

Councillor Robin Franklin, Cabinet spokesperson for Regeneration and Culture, said: "This is yet another example of a high growth business not only choosing Barnsley as location, but thriving in Barnsley with support from our award-winning Enterprising Barnsley team, and we're incredibly proud to have played a small part in helping them on their way.

"Anderson Power Generation add to the incredibly diverse portfolio of businesses based in the borough and demonstrate that Barnsley is a place where any business can thrive.

"We wish Joshua and everyone at Anderson Power Generation the very best moving forward in their journey, and we'll remain on hand to provide any additional support they need."

Joshua Anderson, Director of Anderson Power Generation, said “We're proud to be working within the local community and expanding our current business.

"With the support from Enterprising Barnsley, we've been able to develop a mezzanine deck, creating additional office spaces, install solar panels and improve our security doors and entrance area. The mezzanine deck will create new office spaces, modernised toilets, collaborative work spaces and boardroom.

"We're honoured to welcome the Mayor of Barnsley to our new site as we embark on the next phase of our growth and development.”