Overview

Company Overview

Trade Mouldings is a UK-leading manufacturer and distributor of kitchen and bedroom unit doors and MDF-wrapped mouldings. Based in Northern Ireland, the company has operated a distribution network across the UK since 2002, with a long-established presence in Greater Manchester. With sustained growth and increasing demand, Trade Mouldings identified the need for a purpose-built facility to accommodate future expansion.

Industry

Manufacturing / Distribution – Furniture Components

Company Size

Medium-sized enterprise

Business Challenge and Premises Requirement

Operating in the area for over 15 years, Trade Mouldings had outgrown its existing facilities. The business required a significantly larger and more modern space to support increased stock capacity, logistics, and showroom operations. A flexible site that allowed for custom specifications and future expansion was critical to meeting their operational needs.

Support from Rochdale Development Agency

The RDA worked closely with Trade Mouldings throughout the relocation process. Acting as a strategic facilitator, the RDA helped the company secure a design-and-build solution at Kingsway Business Park, one of the North West’s most prominent business destinations.

The RDA’s support included:

• Navigating site selection and planning processes

• Coordinating with the developer, Wilson Bowden, to ensure a tailored solution that met the company’s precise specifications

• Collaborating with Rochdale Borough Council and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth and timely transition

The result was a 75,000 sq ft distribution centre on a six-acre site, nearly tripling the company’s operational footprint and future-proofing its presence in Rochdale.

Economic Impact and Job Creation

The new facility supports Trade Mouldings’ continued growth, while also delivering measurable benefits to the local economy:

• 30 new jobs created through the expansion

• Increased operational efficiency through consolidated logistics, showroom, and trade counter under one roof

• Long-term investment in Rochdale, reaffirming confidence in the borough as a base for growing manufacturers

Kingsway Business Park: A Strategic Choice

Developed through a joint venture partnership between Wilson Bowden, Homes England, Rochdale Borough Council, and the RDA, Kingsway Business Park continues to attract ambitious companies seeking quality, connectivity, and room to grow.

Trade Mouldings’ decision to remain in the borough and expand within Kingsway demonstrates the strategic appeal of the park, which benefits from direct access to multiple motorway junctions and a large regional talent pool.

Delivering Business Growth Through Partnership

Trade Mouldings’ successful expansion reflects the RDA’s ongoing commitment to:

• Supporting local businesses through every stage of growth

• Facilitating inward investment and business retention

• Driving economic development and job creation

• Fostering collaboration with public and private partners to deliver tailored business solutions

Conclusion

By enabling Trade Mouldings to design and deliver a bespoke distribution centre, the RDA has helped secure a long-term future for a growing manufacturer in Rochdale. The project stands as a model of how coordinated support, strategic planning, and collaborative partnerships can unlock economic potential and strengthen the borough’s business base.