Historic Sheffield cutlery manufacturer to ‘build on its legacy’ with move to new facility
A historic Sheffield cutlery manufacturer is aiming to build on its legacy as the company moves into a new site after 55 years.
Inkerman Silver, one of the UK's leading manufacturers of Sheffield cutlery and a family business spanning generations, is set to move to a new purpose-built facility in Sheffield.
The manufacturer will relocate as part of regeneration works at Parkwood Springs, its previous home for over half a century.
Ritchie Eales of Inkerman Silver said: "We are incredibly proud of our Sheffield heritage and craftsmanship, and after more than 55 years at our current site this move provides an opportunity for us to continue building on that legacy in a modern purpose-built facility.
"We are pleased to have worked with Sheffield City Council to find a solution that supports both our future operations and the wider regeneration of Parkwood Springs.
“We look forward to continuing to manufacture Sheffield cutlery in Sheffield for many years to come."
Inkerman Silver is one of the few remaining Sheffield cutlery manufacturers to complete 100 per cent of its production process in-house.
The company supplies the British Royal Family and royal households around the world, as well as hotels and restaurants internationally.
Sheffield Council said the relocation of Inkerman Silver would also support the delivery of regeneration plans at Parkwood Springs.
The council said Inkerman's move would allow construction of the proposed access road through the company’s current site.
The new access road will link Oakham Drive and Vale Road, which leads to the old Sheffield ski village site.
It comes after the council said in October that it planned to spend £12m on a new road at the site.
July saw New Zealand firm Skyline Enterprises agree a deal with Sheffield Council to revamp the site, with plans including a luge ride and zipline.
Alexi Dimond, chair of the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee at Sheffield City Council, said: "This is a positive outcome both for an important Sheffield business and for the future development of Parkwood Springs.
"Inkerman Silver has been part of Sheffield's manufacturing heritage for generations, and this relocation creates the opportunity for the business to continue operating from a modern purpose-built facility while allowing us to progress the infrastructure needed to support the wider regeneration of the area.
"I would like to thank Inkerman for working with us to develop a solution that supports both the company's continued success and the regeneration ambitions for Parkwood Springs."