Food manufacturer Guenther Bakeries UK has expanded its presence in the West Midlands by signing a new warehouse deal which is set to create 100 jobs. The company has agreed a lease for 106,000 sq ft of industrial space at Lyons Park in Coventry.
The firm is part of Texas-based C.H. Guenther & Son, an international supplier of bread and other bakery products such as biscuits, pizza bases and muffins to restaurants and food retailers. It employs more than 4,000 people across 29 locations in Europe, the US and Canada.
The new facility on Lyons Park marks the UK division's fourth site here and the first in the Midlands. Set to be fully operational in the first half of 2023, it will support Guenther Bakeries UK to fulfil a contract supplying baked goods to well-known global brands.
Construction of the building is set to complete soon followed by fit out work.
John Buckles, chief executive of C.H. Guenther & Son, said: "Sustainability and flexibility were key considerations for us when looking for our latest facility as we required a site that would support our global environmental and sustainability commitments which was a key driver in securing our customer contract."
Nigel Dolan, development director at Goodman which owns Lyons Park, added: "Delivering high-quality, sustainable properties in strategic locations like Coventry is a key focus for Goodman so working with customers like Guenther Bakeries that share our values is key. We're able to deliver space that not only supports Guenther Bakeries' sustainability goals but its next phase of growth where Coventry's strategic location and access to a skilled local workforce will drive operational efficiency in fulfilling the needs of one of its largest customers.
"We also look forward to seeing the positive effects that Guenther Bakeries' arrival will have locally, including providing up to 100 new jobs."
