Sika Celebrates Opening of New Leeds Distribution Centre

SIKA HAS OPENED a new 280,000 sq ft Leeds Distribution Centre in Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds.

An official opening event took place on 17 July 2025 and welcomed local community members, regional stakeholders and invited guests for a celebratory afternoon marking a major milestone in Sika’s UK growth strategy.

Dafydd Jenkins, Exeter Rugby Club Lock

The event, held at the facility located within the Sherburn42 logistics park, included a tour, followed by lunch and opening speeches.

Attendees included Dafydd Jenkins, Exeter Rugby Club Lock, who cut the ribbon, along with speakers Tom Forsyth and Darren Bunting from Sika. James Farrar, Chief Executive of North Yorkshire Council also attended, highlighting the significance of this investment for the local community and wider UK supply chain.

New Leeds Distribution Centre

Positioned near Sika’s existing Leeds manufacturing site, the new distribution hub consolidates stock from across the UK and Europe into a single location. This is designed to improve service speed, strengthen supply chain resilience, and increase operational capacity.

Darren Bunting, UK Distribution Manager at Sika, said: “This facility has been designed to meet the evolving need of our customers, with enhanced capacity, integrated systems, and the agility to respond faster and more effectively than ever before. It is a proud moment for our distribution team and a clear statement of Sika’s dedication to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.”

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