ONE of the country's biggest brewers has raised a glass to Golborne.

Former Liverpool striker Ian Rush helped kick off the official opening ceremony at Carlsberg Tetley's £8m distribution centre at the Stone Cross distribution park.

He joined chief executive, Ebbe Dinesen, 500 guests and staff for a family fun day at the purpose built 126,000 sq ft unit.

Andy Levin, director at Maple Grove Developments, said: "Carlsberg-Tetley was the first occupier to be secured at Stone Cross and, although the facility has been in operation for some time, we are delighted to officially welcome them to the park.

"Securing such a major name so soon after the launch of Stone Cross was a tremendous boost, and has no doubt played a part in attracting other major names such as JN Nichols (Vimto), GEFCO and Coldmove. We wish Carlsberg-Tetley all the best."

Roy Herley, regional manager at Stone Cross, said: "Stone Cross is in an excellent location with easy access to road networks that are critical for the area we want to cover, including Lancashire, which, in the past has been a problem area for distribution."

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