Harlech Foodservice’s sales have increased by 20% over the past six months to £30m following the opening of new depots in South Wales and Shropshire.
The Welsh wholesaler also has sites in Chester, Carmarthen, Aberbargoed and Telford, and recently announced a three-year £6m expansion plan which has created over 100 new jobs. It now also runs a fleet of 90 vehicles delivering up to 5,000 product lines.
Managing director Mark Lawton (pictured), who joined the company in 2016, said: “I am very proud to be part of the team that has been involved in the expansion, and our latest half yearly results show a clear upwards trajectory in Harlech’s fortunes.
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“We needed to expand to become a truly year-round business instead of relying solely on the highly seasonal tourism and hospitality industry. We have successfully moved into the public sector, into education and healthcare in particular, so that now we supply all six local education authorities in North Wales as well as hospitals across Wales.
He added that the company is also winning contracts and customers across the border in the North West of England, the West Midlands and in South Wales: “But at the same time we haven’t forgotten our roots and hospitality and tourism are still a vital part of the mix. Our marketing is focused on our independent customer base and we have been listening to their feedback because we know how hard it is to run a business in the tourism and hospitality sector.
