Award winning haulier takes Selby warehouse
Award winning specialist food storage haulier Campeys of Selby has taken a brand new warehouse at Henderson Park and Cole Waterhouse’s Konect62 scheme in North Yorkshire.
By Liza Helps Property Editor Logistics Matters
THE FAMILY OWNED company has taken a 10-year lease on a 61,065 ft2 unit on the 375,000 ft2 first phase of the 1.9 million ft2 scheme on the former Kellingley Colliery site.
The EPC A-rated, BREEAM Excellent unit benefits from 12.5m eaves first-floor office space and ample service yard space, alongside 148 car parking spaces, with eight EV charging points as well as 500 KVA power, with 300 m2 of roof-mounted solar PV array already in place.
Campeys of Selby Commercial & Operations Director Harry Campey, said: “Konect62 is the ideal location for us to take our next step into increasing our storage and distribution service offerings for existing and new customers. The quality of the build alongside the location near the M62 and A1 meant K61 was the perfect addition to our operational portfolio.
“Having secured a large long term food storage and distribution contract prior to receiving the keys, it was imperative that the site was fit and ready for BRCGS Food Safety Global Standard, as well as various ISO accreditations. In addition, the site’s market-leading ESG credentials are in line with what we require as a forward-thinking logistics company with safety and sustainability at the forefront of our priorities and commitment to customers.”
Headquartered in North Yorkshire, Campeys of Selby is an award-winning specialist haulage company that employs over 170 people. In its fourth generation., the company was recently recognised as the “Haulier of the Year” at the 2024 Motor Transport Awards.
The first phase of Konect62 has been speculatively built to provide 375,000 ft2. of prime logistics and industrial space with an additional 30-acre serviced plot which benefits from detailed planning permission for a 735,000 ft2 logistics unit. Campeys of Selby represents the third lease at the site following the initial phase’s completion,
Konect62 is predicted to create 2,679 operational on-site employment roles creating a total of £150.3million GVA. The completed first phase will create an estimated 1,500 full time jobs with a further 1,000 jobs expected after Phase 2 is finished.
DTRE, Sixteen Real Estate and Savills are joint letting agents for Konect62.
