A CO Antrim firm is playing a pivotal role in the construction of the English Premier League's newest stadium.
Mallusk-headquartered Brett Martin, a world-leading plastics manufacturer, is providing the high-performance transparent polycarbonate for Everton’ new 53,000-seat ground at Bramley Moore Dock.
The £555 million stadium project is seen as key to the regeneration of that part of Merseyside, and will generate an estimated £1.3 billion annual economic boost to Liverpool.
Covering 6000 sq m of the stadium roof, the specialist polycarbonate material used by Brett Martin will transmit sunlight through to the pitch, helping to ensure a high-quality surface for the players.
The Marlon CS Polycarbonate corrugated sheet has already been used in some of the top stadia in sports, including Manchester United’s Old Trafford and Manchester City’s Etihad.
Paul Martin from Brett Martin (www.brettmartin.com) said: “Our team at Mallusk delivers projects that have a huge impact on the world around us, whether in sport, business, healthcare, education or agriculture.
“It’s hard to overstate the importance of the material that we supply for the success of top football clubs.
“Without a high-quality playing surface, these teams can’t succeed. Through significant R&D, we have developed a product that meets the needs of stadia roofing in terms of strength, durability and the ability to emit sunlight to the pitch.”
He added: “Everton’s stadium project is world-class in terms of its design, sustainability credentials and potential positive impact on Liverpool, so it is one we are very much proud to be involved with.”
Employing more than 1,000 people in total and with sales of £220 million, Brett Martin is one of Europe’s largest plastic sheet producers.
