Magnavale has announced the completion of the expansion to their Chesterfield temperature-controlled food storage facility, which is now officially open and fully operational.

The expansion adds 25,000 frozen pallet positions to the existing capacity of 44,000, bringing the total pallet position capacity of the site to 69,000, making it one of the largest cold stores in the region.

Beyond increasing Magnavale Chesterfield’s storage capacity the project also involved a complete refit of plant and refrigeration equipment, renewing the site for another generation and significantly reducing carbon emissions. Over the lifetime of the equipment, CO2 emissions will be reduced by nearly 10,000 tonnes.

The midlands-based site is strategically located in the heart of the UK, just off the M1 to deliver outstanding transport connectivity for its customers and their consumers. The site offers warehousing for Frozen, Chilled and Ambient storage requirements as well as a range of value-added services.

Amanda Cogan, Magnavale’s Chief Operating Officer said:” This expansion is a game-changer for food logistics in the Midlands and will enable Magnavale to offer new and existing customers the opportunity to expand their volumes and simplify their supply chain by making the most of the comprehensive portfolio of value-added services we provide at Chesterfield. Our goal continues to be reducing the cost, risk, and complexity of our customers’ supply chains.

Magnavale Chesterfield boasts an exceptional team, and the site has long required additional capacity to facilitate our customers’ needs. We are very excited to be able to meet that requirement while supporting the local community by creating new employment opportunities.”