A Redditch supply chain solutions provider has announced it has a new base in Yorkshire.

Oakland International, which works in various areas including storage and distribution, has secured a new industrial site in Knottingley, West Yorkshire.

The 161,578 square foot building, which was acquired with the help of Clews & Co Chartered Surveyors in March, provides the opportunity for renewable energy through an extended solar array across the roof.

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Oakland’s group CEO Shaun Foley said: "Needing more space due to increasing customer demand, and having investigated several sites, Knottingley was identified as the ideal location in supporting our client base and further increasing our geographical footprint in the UK market."

An authority in food-related areas, Oakland is operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

It is currently working towards becoming the first business within the sector to achieve net zero.

David Clews of Clews & Co Surveyors said: "We are delighted to have advised and supported Oakland International in their Knottingley acquisition at Konect62, it’s an outstanding example of the re-purposing of a former colliery site that will support the latest requirements in logistics property for this growing specialist in multi-temperature food logistics."

Oakland has now begun major project works on the building, aiming for completion by the autumn.