Campeys of Selby signs 10-year lease at Konect62 in Yorkshire

The family-led haulier said its commitment to Konect62, which is located on the site of the former Kellingley Colliery, will help expand its food storage and distribution offering nationwide.

Campeys of Selby is a specialist haulage company that employs over 170 people. Now in its fourth generation, the company was recently recognised as the Haulier of the Year at the 2024 Motor Transport Awards. 

The company operates a 390-strong fleet providing a range of logistics and warehousing solutions to customers throughout the UK.

The first phase of Konect62 has been speculatively built to provide 375,000sq ft of prime logistics and industrial space with an additional 30-acre serviced plot which has detailed planning permission for a 735,000sq. ft logistics unit.

The deal with Campeys of Selby represents the third lease at the site following the initial phase’s completion, taking a 61,065sq ft warehouse which includes first-floor office space and ample service yard space, alongside 148 car parking spaces, with eight EV charging points. 

The EPC A-rated, BREEAM Excellent unit benefits from 12.5m clear eaves and 500 KVA power, with 300 sq metres of roof-mounted solar PV already in place. 

Commenting on the letting, Harry Campey, commercial and operations director, 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 the 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.” 

One more unit comprising 151,000 sq ft is available to let immediately as part of phase one, joining previously committed occupiers Oakland International and TIP Group.

A further 735,000 sq ft unit, known as ‘Big K’, could be ready to occupy in 40 weeks concluding the 1.1 million sq ft initial phase.

Planning for phase two of Konect62 is awaiting imminent decision and will bring forward a further 802,000 sq ft of high-quality logistics and manufacturing space across units ranging in size from 4,000 to 375,000 sq ft – also utilising low-carbon building design and technology and targeting a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.

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.

Robert Titterton, Cole Waterhouse development manager, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Campeys of Selby to Konect62, marking our third letting this year at this brand-new, prime industrial site in the heart of Yorkshire.

“The sustained interest in Konect62 speaks for itself and cements our multi-million-pound commitment to transform the former coal mine into an outstanding place to do business in the region.

“With three occupiers in place, including local, family-owned businesses and an international company, we’re now looking forward to breathing life into future phases to deliver up to 1.9 million sq ft in total.”