There’s a buzz of activity at Senior Architectural Systems’ Rotherham manufacturing facility – and it’s not just from the factory floor. The leading manufacturer of aluminium doors, windows and curtain walling has installed its first on-site beehive, marking another step forward in its commitment to sustainability and biodiversity.
The hive is the latest initiative to take flight as part of Senior’s comprehensive sustainability strategy, which has seen the company make a significant investment in the use of low-carbon aluminium, operational efficiencies across its two main UK manufacturing facilities, and the development of an extensive range of Part L compliant fenestration products. Located at Senior’s dedicated Thermal Improvement Facility in Rotherham, which has boosted the production capacity of Senior’s patented PURe® range of low U-value aluminium windows and doors, the beehive is also helping Senior support local biodiversity and national environmental goals set out under the Environment Act 2021.
Bees play a vital role in global food production and the maintenance of healthy ecosystems, with a significant number of UK crops relying on pollinators. By providing a protected, managed habitat on-site, Senior is taking a proactive step to help counter the rapid decline of bee populations and protect the local environment.
The initiative forms part of a wider Biodiversity Policy being rolled out across Senior’s UK sites under the guidance of the company’s newly appointed UK Sustainability Lead, Luke Osborne.
Commenting on the new beehive initiative, Luke said: “Helping nature thrive is essential for a more sustainable future, and we’re proud to be playing our part. The new beehive at our Rotherham site may seem like a small step, but it reflects our wider ambition to support the recovery of nature and embed biodiversity into how we use and manage our land. Sustainability isn’t just about carbon – it’s about ecosystems, communities, and resilience.”
