| Although a quintessential American company, The Wrigley Company has
a long and proud UK history. Wrigley’s Spearmint gum was first launched in the
UK in 1911 and by 1925 business had reached such a level that it was decided to
build a Wrigley factory in the UK itself. Work started on the first factory in
Wembley, North London in 1926. It opened in 1927.
In 1970 the company relocated the factory and UK head office to a 45 acre site
in Plymouth in the South West of England. Over 600 people are now employed
there.
The factory’s constant investment in the latest technologies ensures the
business’ continuing ability to innovate and maintain its place on the world
stage as a globally competitive facility.
But the factory in Plymouth is not just an important centre of manufacturing for
The Wrigley Company in the UK. With around 25% of chewing gum produced in
Plymouth exported overseas, the UK factory plays a key role in Wrigley’s
business development across Europe.
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