Newton Aycliffe family business Stiller Warehousing and Distribution is on a new recruitment drive after its latest expansion. Stiller has completed a new 40,000 sq. ft. warehouse at its huge 20 acre site on Aycliffe Business Park, costing £750,000. The new development, standing 10 metres tall, is an extension to an existing 40,000 sq. ft. unit, opened in September 2015, and further increases Stiller’s warehousing capabilities, providing space for another 5,500 pallets. The firm, currently employs 138 people, is now looking to create 10 new jobs as part of its latest expansion. Managing director Matthew Stiller said: “We’re on the lookout for keen and able warehouse staff to support some new clients planned to occupy this new unit. It’s another exciting development for us after a number of significant investments over the last few years as the business has grown steadily.” Project managed by Darlingtonbased ADG Architects with civil engineering support from Durham-based BDN, its main contractor is Hall Construction, based at nearby Rushyford, which awarded Aycliffe-based SCH Site Services a project to fabricate and erect its frame using 90 tonnes of steel. Matthew Stiller added: “We’re very proud of the fact we have used local companies to build this new development, which is supporting local jobs. The new building will include new racking and Very Narrow Aisle forklifts, and will be much more space-efficient, providing us with storage for more than 5,500 pallets.” The new warehouse takes Stiller’s recent investments in equipment, people and property
to more than £6.4m in the last three years. More about Stiller: www.stiller.co.uk