CubeCold Europe has expanded its UK presence with the strategic acquisition of J R Harding & Sons, a leading multi-niche temperature-controlled warehouse & distribution company based in Frome, UK.

CubeCold Europe’s CEO, Gerben Paauwe, states, “This acquisition is an excellent strategic fit that strengthens our position in the UK.

J R Harding & Sons’s reputation and customer relationships complement our own and together we can provide even greater value to customers through an integrated network.”.

Founded in 1964, J R Harding & Sons operate a 17.000 pallet temperature-controlled warehouse with a focus on high-value, high-margin goods.

In addition to the warehouse, the company has a fleet of 11 transport units and runs an Iveco truck maintenance business on a 4.3-acre property.

This location also provides CubeCold with the opportunity to develop a new coldstore facility in the near future.

J R Harding & Sons warehouses are renowned for its exceptional customer service. This acquisition will enable CubeCold to provide more value-added services and further expand its offering to customers in the UK.

Situated near the ports of Southampton/Bristol and Bridgewater, J R Harding & Sons’ prime location enhances CubeCold’s logistics network and integrates seamlessly into Cube Cold’s current UK operations.

We eagerly embrace J R Harding & Sons as a valuable addition to our portfolio. J R Harding & Sons’ long relationships with large customers provide potential cross-selling opportunities across Cube Cold’s existing network of warehouses as well as transport flows.

About CubeCold Europe

CubeCold Europe is a Pan-European cold storage platform, focusing on acquiring and developing small to medium-sized cold storage facilities across strategic areas. A special focus on ports and logistics hubs in Europe makes CubeCold one of the key players in Europe. The platform has already assembled a portfolio of about 270 thousand pallets across strategic assets in the Benelux, UK, and Italy region and is expanding rapidly.