Leeds bakery supplier looks to slash energy bill in half with operation extension

The new building extends the company’s premises to over 28,000 sq ft of warehouse, distribution and office space.

“I’m delighted that we were able to successfully acquire a fourth unit in Sherburn in Elmet, which will enable further expansion without the need of a costly site move,”​ said Martin Humphrey, Walker Humphrey’s MD.

Minimise further price increases for customers

The third generation family-owned wholesaler of bakery and catering supplies believes the extension will enable it to be even more competitive in this inflationary environment.

Added Humphrey, “It significantly increases our loading area for our fleet of HGV multi-temperature delivery vehicles and, as we enter a global energy crisis, the additional unit means we can increase our frozen and ambient capacity, as well as investing in a secondary solar system.​

“This will reduce our electricity bill by an impressive 50%, which will make us even more competitive in the supply of goods, keeping storage costs under control to help minimise any further price increases to our loyal customers.”​

Recruiting

The company has also launched a recruitment drive to grow its team by 20% over the next three years.

“It’s an exciting time for Walker Humphrey and we’re now recruiting for several positions, ranging from forklift truck drivers and sales personnel, as we aim to grow by another 20 per cent, which will give us a 40-strong team, in the next three years.”​

Walker Humphrey was advised on its acquisition by Leeds property consultancy GV&Co.

“This property offered a rare opportunity to procure a freehold industrial unit on Sherburn Enterprise Park and ultimately secures Walker Humphrey’s future in Sherburn in Elmet, as well as offering much-needed expansion space,” ​said GV&C director Paul Mack.