Carlisle firm opens new distribution centre in Longtown
Alastair and Stuart McKenzie outside K&S McKenzie's new Longtown Distribution Centre (Image: Supplied)
A Carlisle firm has opened a new distribution centre in Longtown.
K&S McKenzie, a family-owned business, has expanded to its third location.
The company, which first opened in 1968, has been based on the Kingstown Industrial estate since 1972.
Five years ago, the business opened its second premises, the Tool Centre store.
The new distribution centre in Longtown is the latest addition, opening this month.
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The centre is a significant step forward for both the business and its customers.
K&S McKenzie has seen steady growth since its beginnings.
The business has expanded to its third location (Image: Supplied) Founded by Keith and Sarah McKenzie, the business is now run by their sons, Stuart and Alastair McKenzie.
They have continued to evolve the business to meet customer needs.
Stuart McKenzie said: "Our parents instilled in us the importance of adaptability and opportunity.
"We've carried forward their ethos and focused on creating spaces that serve our customers better, while also paving the way for future generations."
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The opening of the Longtown distribution centre has created five new jobs, bringing the total number of employees to around 40.
The new facility has 16,500 square feet of internal storage and a 1.23-acre concrete yard.
This more than doubles the size of the business.
The Longtown facility also provides employees with a modern workspace, including a larger training room for staff development, CPC courses, and supplier-led talks.
The increase in space allows for smoother stock management and dispatch across all depots and directly to customers across the UK.
The centre also features an AdBlue line, capable of delivering 5,000 litres per hour.
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This is a significant improvement over previous capabilities.
Stuart McKenzie added: "This new distribution centre is more than just a building - it's a testament to the journey we've been on as a family business.
"From my parents' vision to the next generation stepping forward with my son Brandon looking to take the reins within the next five years, we've always embraced change and looked for new opportunities to grow."
The business is looking forward to continuing its upward trajectory.
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