Vecoplan Limited is headquartered in Castleford, a medium-sized town in West Yorkshire with a population of about 47,000. It is a typical working-class town with a strong sense of community. It has been heavily influenced by mining, glass manufacturing, and other industries. The glass industry, in particular, brought Castleford fame in the 19th century. At one time, the town was considered one of the most important centers of bottle production in Great Britain.
