Client: https://oakland-international.com/
Main Contractor: https://rwcoldstore.co.uk/
Panel Supplier: Hemsec
Location: Knottingley, West Yorkshire
Project Value: Multi-million pound
Key Materials: Hemsec PIR Insulated Panels – 200mm wall panels, 150mm ceiling panels
Hemsec and RW Coldstore Construction have delivered a state-of-the-art cold storage facility in Knottingley, West Yorkshire for Oakland International, setting new standards for scalability, efficiency, and sustainability in food logistics.
The collaboration between the UK’s leading insulated panel manufacturer and one of the country’s fastest-growing coldstore contractors demonstrates how innovation and trust can create facilities that are both high-performing and future-ready.
Built in two rapid phases totalling 161,860 sq ft, the development showcases the speed, precision, and performance possible with Hemsec’s high-quality PIR panel systems. Phase 1 (78m × 102m × 15m) was completed in just 16 weeks, with Phase 2 (52m × 102m × 15m) delivered in 10 weeks.
At the heart of the build were 2,014 Hemsec PIR panels – 200mm wall and 150mm ceiling panels – chosen for their superior thermal insulation, structural strength, and ease of installation. Rated for unsupported spans up to 15 metres, they reduced steelwork costs and accelerated installation times.
“Hemsec were the only ones willing to underwrite the height spec. That’s what got them the job.” – Martin Pearson.
Why Hemsec Panels Are the Installer’s Choice
✅ UK-manufactured PIR for high thermal performance
✅ Height-rated up to 15m unsupported – reducing structural steel costs
✅ Precision-engineered joints – airtight, hygienic, and fast to install
✅ Consistent panel quality – flat, clean, and install-ready
✅ Responsive support – from design queries to onsite logistics
“The teams on site are always happy when we tell them that they’ve got Hemsec panels. They prefer the joints and how the panels fit together.” – Nick Uttley, Project Manager RW Coldstore Construction
“We’ve invested in a facility for the future… We went for a top-end specification and future-proofed it in all aspects.” – Martin Pearson, MD of
Operations and Logistics, Oakland International.
Let’s Build What’s Next
Whether you’re developing a new chilled facility, expanding food logistics operations, or upgrading for sustainability, Hemsec and RW Coldstore Construction offer proven expertise and performance you can trust.
Talk to Hemsec today about your next cold storage build.
Tel: 0151 375 9480 | Email: contact@hemsec.com | Website: hemsec.com
Tel: 0151 375 9480 | Email: contact@hemsec.com | Website: hemsec.com
