Mars Petcare Production Facility

The Challenge

Mars Petcare's conversion of a legacy industrial site on the Hardwick Industrial Estate in King's Lynn into a new production facility required a substantial staff car parking area as part of the development. The specification called for a permeable gravel surface capable of handling regular vehicular traffic from staff and deliveries, while meeting the site's sustainable drainage requirements. The contractor was required to use gravel and grids and went out to tender on that basis.

The Solution

The contractor specified IBRAN-X gravel stabilisation grids throughout the car parking area, selecting IBRAN-X on the strength of its load rating, void ratio and UK manufacturing credentials. The installation was completed across two phases, with 14,000 units covering 3,500 m² of parking surface. The grids were supplied direct from IBRAN's UK manufacturing facility, avoiding intermediate distribution and ensuring consistent product quality across both phases. The gravel-filled IBRAN-X surface provided a fully permeable finish compliant with sustainable urban drainage principles.

The Outcome

The completed car park delivers a stable, load-bearing permeable surface that meets the site's drainage specification and provides Mars Petcare with a durable long-term solution for staff parking at the new production facility. The contractor's decision to tender using IBRAN-X was vindicated by the straightforward installation process and the quality of the finished surface across both phases.