The event, held at the new centre within the Sherburn42 logistics park, featured a facility tour, followed by lunch and opening speeches. Distinguished attendees included Dafydd Jenkins, Exeter Rugby Club lock, who cut the ribbon, along with speakers, Tom Forsyth and Darren Bunting from Sika, and James Farrar, Chief Executive of North Yorkshire Council – ‘highlighting the significance of the investment for the local community and the wider UK supply chain’.
Strategically positioned close to Sika’s existing Leeds manufacturing site, the new distribution hub consolidates stock from across the UK and Europe into a single, modern location – the aim being to enhance service speed, strengthen supply chain resilience, and provide increased operational capacity in response to growing demand.
Tom Forsyth, General manager at Sika UK, said: “The opening of our new Leeds Distribution Centre represents a major milestone in our UK growth strategy. By consolidating operations into a single, high-performing hub, we’re not only increasing efficiency but also reinforcing our commitment to delivering a market-leading service to customers across the UK.”
Darren Bunting, Business Unit manager for UK Distribution at Sika UK, added: “This facility has been designed to meet the evolving need of our customers, with enhanced capacity, integrated systems, and the agility to respond faster and more effectively than ever before. It is a proud moment for our distribution team, and a clear statement of Sika’s dedication to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.”
Pictured, from left to right, are: Dafydd Jenkins, Exeter Chiefs; Tom Forsyth, Sika UK, James Farrar, North Yorkshire Combined Authority, and Darren Bunting, Business Unit manager for UK Distribution at Sika UK.