The facility replaces Kitwave’s previous Wakefield site and will act as the head office for wholesaler HB Clark. The firm said the facility will also enable the integration of its Leeds depot.
The site spans 165,000 square feet, houses a 65,000 square foot purpose-built unit and stands over 40 feet tall. The facility will use warehouse management systems in an attempt to improve operational and administrative efficiency, as well as provide modern spaces for coaching, training and in-person meetings.
Kitwave’s InFAMous soft drinks post-mix production facility will relocate from Leeds to Wakefield in May this year to try to create operational synergies, including new equipment to improve capacity and better storage facilities.
HB Clark will also present an online solution for customers to shop and interact.
Paul Young, CEO of Kitwave, said: “The opening of this new site in Wakefield is a testament to the Group’s determination to continue to seek opportunities through expansion and efficiency improvements, both for our customers and our colleagues. .
“Thanks to these synergies and streamlined processes, including the launch of the fully functional online solution for customers, we are able to further improve the quality of our service delivery and drive cross-selling, which will create long-term value for the Group. and your customers.
“We are delighted that all 80 of our staff are moving to the new site, highlighting the strong relationships Kitwave has with its colleagues. This is only the third move in HB Clark’s 100+ year history and comes at an exciting time for the group as it delivers on its growth strategy.”
Jay MacKay, General Manager of Kitwave’s Hospitality Division, said: “Across the Kitwave Group, we have always strived to continue to improve all touch points in the business. The new site, the relocation of our InFAMous Soft Drinks post-mix production facility to Wakefield and the imminent launch of HB Clark’s online shopping solution epitomize this ambition.
“Forward-thinking initiatives such as these will significantly enhance HB Clark’s operations, enabling the company to ensure the highest quality service is delivered to its customers and continue to provide a first-class route to market for our supplier partners. ”.
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This notice was published: 2022-03-23 07:20:29
