Corporate Trade Supplies (CTS) UK in big investment

North Yorkshire business supplies company Corporate Trade Supplies (CTS) UK, which specialises in personalised uniforms and workwear, has announced significant investment in new machinery, technology and people as the company continues its rapid growth.

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Founded in 2021, Northallerton-based CTS UK, has grown quickly, and says it is scaling its operations to meet growing demand, strengthening its senior leadership team and expanding production capacity with new equipment and facilities.

The investment follows a record-breaking year for the business.

The independent supply chain specialists, which provides GNFR products (Goods not for resale) to some of the largest businesses in the UK and Europe, has grown quickly, creating 120 new jobs across its three Yorkshire sites in Northallerton, Thirsk and Harworth.

The company had a turnover of £45 million last year, representing a large increase year-on-year, and is forecast to increase to £100 million by 2028.

Key senior appointments include Kate Ward, the new procurement director, Alex Ingham, who has joined from MI Supplies as commercial director, and Peter Steed, who is head of production.

Howard Gill, managing director of CTS UK, said: “These are crucial appointments, strengthening our senior team. Kate, Alex and Peter have both the experience and the expertise to make a real difference to our operation, and all three will play a significant role in ensuring that our company remains at the forefront of the UK’s supply chain sector.

“We pride ourselves on creating and maintaining a happy, talented and productive workforce. It is essential to our growth.”

Inside CTS in Northallerton (Image: Supplied)

Kate Ward said: “I’m delighted to be joining Corporate Trade Supplies as Procurement Director. I bring a background in supply management, strategic sourcing and supply chain transformation, and I’m excited to apply this experience within a fast-growing, customer-focused organisation.

“CTS is at a pivotal stage as it scales its technology-enabled supply chain solutions, and I’m thrilled to contribute to that journey, strengthening supplier partnerships and delivering insight-led procurement to support the company’s next phase of growth.”

CTS has spent a six-figure sum investing in new machinery, technology and a brand-new production unit as part of its continued expansion.

Howard said: “This investment will make a real difference to the speed and the efficiency of our production process.”

Peter Stead, head of production, Kate Ward, procurement director, and Alex Ingham, commercial director, CTS UK (Image: Supplied)