Rowlinson Knitwear invests millions in 76,000 sq ft Stockport warehouse

Schoolwear manufacturer Rowlinson Knitwear has used a multi-million pound funding package from HSBC to secure new premises.

The firm invested seven figures in a 76,000 sq ft property at Discovery Park, Stockport, to expand its logistics capabilities and offer improved working areas for staff.

Rowlinson will now refurbishment the warehouse to modify its layout and install new site security features.

Founded in 1935, today Rowlinson supplies polo shirts, sweatshirts and knitwear for independent schoolwear retailers across the UK.

Rowlinson Knitwear MD Donald Moore said: “As our company has grown massively in the last two years, we faced multiple obstacles to growth with our previous two site setup.

“Not only was the small size of the sites restricting our ability to increase our stock but it was also inefficient as our staff were split between the two.”

He added: “Our new premises will solve these challenges and forms a strong foundation in which we can continue to win market share and provide a great place to work for our staff.”

The funding deal was completed by HSBC corporate relationship director Graeme Faraday.

HSBC’s area director for Manchester, Jason Trigg, commented: “We have a long term relationship with the business after we supported it in becoming majority employee owned in 2015.

“We are therefore delighted to be part of Rowlinson Knitwear’s relocation to new and improved premises. We look forward to seeing the business grow and our continued support demonstrates our appetite to back local businesses in Stockport and beyond.”

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