One of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of landscaping products has bought a 15-acre site from North Lincolnshire Council as part of its expansion plans.
The move will, subject to planning approval, enable Talasey Ltd to build a new warehouse and storage facility in Scunthorpe, creating 130 new jobs, on top of the 100 people already employed.
From sites across North Lincolnshire, the company supplies key players in the UK builders merchant market with high-quality porcelain paving, composite decking, fencing, and more.
Talasey, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, relocated its base of operations to Scunthorpe in 2022.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “It’s fantastic to see leading companies like Talasey going from strength to strength here in North Lincolnshire, investing millions of pounds in the area and creating even more new job opportunities for residents on their doorstep.
“More businesses are choosing North Lincolnshire, with its can-do attitude and excellent transport links, as the ideal location to expand their operations. We look forward to working with Talasey to support their continued growth plans.”
Following an extensive refurbishment programme, Talasey’s state-of-the-art head office facility on Normanby Road now accommodates its training academy, which offers a range of interactive courses for everyone from landscape architects to college students and homeowners.
Mark Wall, Founder & CEO at Talasey Ltd, said:
“Having celebrated our 20th anniversary earlier this year, we are excited to be taking this next step in our journey to creating a new warehouse and distribution centre on Normanby Enterprise Park in Scunthorpe. Talasey supplies landscaping solutions including paving, composite decking and fencing products, into the UK builder's merchant sector and this additional operating space will allow us to move forward with the next phase of our growth strategy, creating new jobs and opportunities for the local area. We thank North Lincs Council for their support and look forward to working with the team on this acquisition”
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