Stourbridge bottled water company helps people in Ukraine

Councillor Anne Millward, Dudley’s first citizen, was given a tour of Growth Water’s warehouse where they bottle, label, and prepare still and sparkling water for distribution across the country.

The firm, based at the Titan Works on Old Wharf Road, is sending around 18,000 bottles of water to conflict-hit regions of Ukraine with the support of other Black Country businesses.

Richard Higgins, director of Growth Water, said: “We’ve been overwhelmed by the level of support for our Ukraine campaign among businesses and other organisations in the area. We’re sending nearly double the number of bottles that we were expecting to send.

“Interest in the campaign is growing day by day and it really reflects the compassion and generosity of the people of Dudley borough.”

He added: “It was fantastic to welcome the Mayor of Dudley to our premises, share our business’s story and show her this much-needed delivery.”

Growth Water’s bottles are made from 100 per cent recycled plastic. The company also sells coolers and taps designed to substantially reduce the amount of plastic used in hospitality venues, offices and other locations.

The Mayor of Dudley, Cllr. Anne Millward, poses with Growth Water's director Richard Higgins during her visit to the firm's warehouse as part of the Made in Dudley Borough initiative.

Cllr Millward, Mayor of Dudley, who visited the firm as part of the Made in Dudley Borough Initiative which aims to highlight the work of local businesses, said: “We’ve all seen pictures of the damage and destruction in Ukraine and it’s awful to contemplate how the most affected people are struggling to get their hands on essentials like clean drinking water.

“I’m proud to see a local business like Growth Water stepping up and doing what they can to help the situation. They are a wonderful example of our borough’s community spirit and values.”