GLENMORANGIE
EXPANSION

100% +

Production capacity uplift.

COVID-19

Project delivered during pandemic.

A1

Fire performance rated.

Case Study: Glenmorangie Bottling Hall Expansion – High-Performance Roofing & Cladding Delivery

Procladd were appointed by Muir Construction to deliver the roofing and cladding package for The Glenmorangie Company’s state of the art bottling hall extension at Livingston. Designed by 360 Architects with engineering by Blyth & Blyth, the £7m expansion introduced a high speed bottling line intended to lift capacity by 100%+, supporting Glenmorangie’s continued growth and international demand for premium spirits. Our team collaborated closely with the design and consultant group to align envelope performance, programme, and brand standards across a live, fully operational site.

Our Scope: Built-Up Roof & Wall Systems with Fire Safe Insulation

Procladd delivered a complete built-up roof and wall envelope using TATA systems, optimised for durability, fire performance, and long term maintainability. To maintain warranty integrity and regulatory compliance, the gutter membrane used Protan light grey with 50 mm rockfibre, and the roof/wall zones incorporated A1 rated Knauf mineral wool as part of TATA’s single point Platinum Plus warranty approach.

Design Coordination: Seamless Extension to a Live Facility

As an extension to an existing bottling and logistics building, the project demanded precise continuity between new and existing fabric. With a multi pitched roof geometry and varying angles, our technical team led iterative drawing updates, then cascaded them into site ready detail packs. The architect also conducted regular progress reviews and field reports to confirm specification compliance. Procladd detailed a daylight interface to draw natural light into the bottling hall—critical for operational quality and staff experience.

Workmanship: Quality-First Sequencing on a Busy Production Campus

The expansion sat within an active business park and an operational bottling facility. We planned sequencing so that once an area commenced, it progressed through to completion, minimising re-work and protecting the live environment. Weekly progress meetings kept workmanship standards front and centre, while our on site management team led daily briefings and embedded quality checks with the labour force. To control operational interfaces, Muir Construction implemented delivery curfews (08:45–09:30 and 14:30–15:45), reducing traffic conflicts with staff movements and HGV activity.

Project Management: Structured Reviews, Clear Gateways, Assured Outcomes

Quality was governed through a twice weekly documentation cycle per work area, issued to both main contractor and architect for sign off. This was paired with twice weekly site walks (one including the architect), plus monthly design workshops with the installing supervisor to keep field execution aligned with evolving detail. Procladd’s Construction Manager carried out two focused visits per month, one dedicated to workmanship/ installation auditing. This layered governance model maintained pace while assuring compliance, finish quality, and a clean handover.

Health, Safety & Environment: Safe Delivery in a High-Risk Setting

Works were conducted during the COVID-19 period, requiring full social-distancing compliance without compromising programme. The site—surrounded by other businesses and a community centre—used temporary pedestrian walkways to segregate the public and workforce. Internally, we erected an 82mx10m temporary partition to protect the existing operation from wind and water ingress, while temporary segregations safeguarded loading bays. Given the flammable nature of alcohol production, we applied stringent plant and gas handling rules. Down takings (old panels and glazing) were separated and recycled, aligning with project sustainability and waste management goals.

Tools, Technology & Insulation Strategy

To meet evolving insurance and regulatory requirements, gutter insulation was changed from PIR to rockfibre, and the envelope incorporated 300mm (roof) / 180mm (walls) A1 Mineral Wool for robust fire performance. We used an internal use telehandler compliant with the latest vehicle regs, a Clad King Slim to manage curtain wall and panel removal (with on site training), and our drone for high level interface checks and progress monitoring.

Outcome: Expanded Capacity with a Cohesive, Compliant Envelope

The Livingston bottling hall expansion delivers a cohesive, high performance envelope that dovetails with the existing facility and supports Glenmorangie’s 100%+ capacity uplift via the new high speed line. Through rigorous design coordination, quality led sequencing, and strong HSE controls, Procladd provided a durable roof and façade —supporting a flagship investment for one of Scotland’s most recognisable premium spirits brands.