A leader in sustainable supply chain solutions, Oakland International’s state-of-the-art 161,000 sq. ft multi-temperature facility in Knottingley, West Yorkshire, is designed to support rapid growth across retail, manufacturing and foodservice sectors and offers significant storage and distribution capacity, underpinned by the highest standards of quality and compliance.
BRCGS AA accredited and perfectly positioned on the axis of the M62 and A1(M), the Yorkshire hub provides unrivalled connectivity to regional markets across the North of England, Scotland and the Midlands, while also offering rapid links to London and the South. Major seaports and all the UK’s primary air freight hubs are located within a 4.5-hour drive time, putting Oakland International’s customers in an ideal position to serve domestic and international markets with speed and reliability.
With capacity for more than 20,000 pallets across chilled, frozen, and ambient temperature regimes, Knottingley has been purpose-built to support the growth of both established retailers and emerging brands with investment including 16 dock-level loading bays and trailer parking for 50 vehicles, offering highly efficient throughput and flexibility for time-sensitive supply chains.
Reflecting their commitment to sustainable operations, Knottingley offers Excellent BREEAM credentials alongside an ‘A’ rated EPC energy classification, with a focus on energy efficiency, environmental performance and colleague welfare. The campus also includes high-quality office and staff facilities, aligned with Oakland International’s ethos of providing a supportive and positive working environment.
Earlier this year, Knottingley demonstrated the strength of its operational standards by securing the globally recognised BRCGS Storage and Distribution accreditation at the highest possible grade ‘AA’ in its very first audit.
Oakland International Group CEO Shaun Foley commented: “The BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standard) is recognised internationally as the benchmark for excellence in storage and distribution. To be awarded the ‘AA’ rating affirms that Oakland International’s operational processes, safety protocols and quality management systems are delivering to world-class standards.”
Oakland International stands amongst the first within its sector to secure BRCGS accreditation across all depots in the UK and Ireland, each graded at ‘AA’ level, further strengthening its reputation as a supply chain partner businesses can trust. Knottingley represents a significant milestone in Oakland International’s ongoing UK expansion, creating additional capacity in a strategically important growth region.
Offering much-needed headroom for customers seeking resilient, flexible and trusted supply chain solutions, particularly at a time when demand across the chilled, frozen and ambient categories continues to expand. Shaun added: “Our investment in Yorkshire is all about supporting the growth ambitions of our customers. This facility allows us to take new projects to scale quickly, provide national coverage with confidence, and deliver the levels of assurance that retailers and brand owners’ demand. The BRCGS AA rating underlines that this is a site built on quality, safety and trust.”
Established nearly 30 years ago, Oakland International has built a reputation for responsive, customer-focused solutions across contract packing, case consolidation, direct-to-consumer fulfilment and distress load management services aimed at preventing food waste. The company works with retailers, brand owners, and logistics partners, offering value-added services that enable products to flow efficiently across the supply chain.
As a Certified B Corporation, Oakland International is independently verified for its environmental and social performance and is committed to achieving net zero within its sector, setting ambitious goals to reduce emissions and invest in sustainable technologies across its operations. The company’s award-winning distress load management service already prevents millions of food and non-food items from ending up as waste each year, helping to address one of the most urgent sustainability issues facing the retail and logistics industries.
Looking to the future Knottingley not only increases Oakland International’s national capability but also underlines its determination to invest for long-term growth, creating new opportunities for employment in the region and cements Yorkshire as a key hub in the company’s future strategy.
Shaun concluded: “From quality and compliance through to sustainability and innovation, Knottingley is built around supporting growth, for our customers, for our team, and for the wider industry.”
With the modern, high-capacity Knottingley site joining established depots in Redditch, Corby, Bardon and Dublin, Ireland, Oakland International is now better positioned than ever to help customers meet the challenge of growth in an increasingly complex supply chain environment.
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