Sadel Group has announced plans to construct a new 90,000-pallet, fully automated frozen cold store in Bristol, marking a major step forward for food supply chain infrastructure regionally and nationally, with the first contractors on site in just two weeks.
The facility will be operated by Magnavale Ltd, serving both new and existing customers. Strategically positioned at the junction of the M4 and M5, it will offer rapid access to South Wales and the Southwest of England.
Andrew Lawrence, Director of Sadel Group, commented:
“We’ve been working towards this milestone for some time. With the design work complete and our development partners in place, we’re ready to hit the ground running later this month.
The South-West has seen a sustained lack of investment in cold storage with only a handful of ageing facilities in the region. Our development in Bristol will significantly reshape the regional cold supply chain and deliver vital services for the food sector.”
The new site, Magnavale Bristol, will be built on the same design principles as Magnavale Easton, the most recent addition to the Magnavale network. It will feature cutting-edge refrigeration technology, advanced automation, and dynamic mezzanine floors designed to support a range of value-added services including picking, packing, date coding, and export handling.
Amanda Cogan, Chief Operations Officer at Magnavale, said:
“We have recently completed a 25,000-pallet expansion at our Chesterfield site and delivered a 101,000-pallet fully automated cold store in Easton, Lincolnshire. With these projects now complete, we are excited to begin the next phase of our expansion in the Southwest. Magnavale Bristol will provide food businesses across South Wales, and the Southwest and West of England with a long-term partner they can rely on.”
