Floorcoverings distributor Headlam Group plc has agreed terms to lease a new state-of-the-art 65,000 sq ft regional distribution centre in the North East of England.
The new facility will help the Group to better support operations, customers, and the business’ future growth. It is located in the heart of Team Valley, at the Centralway 65 business estate, and will serve Headlam customers across the region, with a new enlarged trade counter supported by more parking. Existing sites at Newcastle and LGS will be closed, including the two trade counters at those sites.
All Headlam employees across both sites will move to the new single Centralway65 facility over July and August as the site becomes fully operational.
Boasting a minimum eaves height of 10.6m, a 65-metre dedicated yard with dock and level access loading, together with several sustainable features, the facility will help Headlam continue to improve service levels to its independent retailers and contractor customers across the North of England.
The new distribution centre opening is the latest evidence of progress with Headlam’s ‘core customer strategy’ announced in March 2026 to focus on its core independent retailers and contractors, while also reducing its site footprint, as the business targets a return to profitability in 2027.
Rob Barclay, CEO of Headlam Group, commented: “We are laser focused on rebuilding our base of core independent retailers and contractors, the customers on which the strength of this business depends. Bringing two of our teams together at our new, modern distribution facility in the North East is the latest step in our journey to create a simpler, more effective business that is better aligned to these customers. It will help us bring our teams together into one location, creating a stronger and more connected operation that better supports our customers and our future growth.
“Our team are already hard at work getting the site ready and we look forward to welcoming our customers from across the North of England in the summer months ahead.”
