A LEADING firm in temperature control systems for business and industry has opened a new 30,000 sq ft sales, distribution and warehousing facility in Bradford.

ICS Cool Energy has invested £2 million in the site at Millersdale Close on the Euroway Industrial Estate.

The new facility, which replaces the previous site at Caspian House, East Parade, includes 5,000 sq ft of office and training areas as well as 25,000 sq ft of warehouse and equipment servicing and test facilities.

With its head office in Southampton, the company employs some 250 people nationwide and at offices throughout Europe, with 40 employees based in Bradford.

It is anticipated that further jobs in the city will be created as the business continues its expansion programme.

ICS Cool Energy’s new facility was officially opened by Bradford City FC’s co-owner, Edin Rahic, and chief operating officer, James Mason, along with one of ICS Cool Energy’s founding director Jeff Spolnik and director Adam Spolnik, both of whom are lifelong City fans.

The company actively supports Bradford City Football Club, currently sponsoring the scoreboard which has been part of the club’s Upgrade the Parade initiative.

Jeff Spolnik said: “As a Bradford man, I’m particularly proud of this latest move to bigger premises which is our sixth move in the city over a period of nearly 30 years. It demonstrates our commitment to the area as we’re looking ahead to yet more steady growth, with Bradford representing an important business hub for the UK.

“This most recent expansion of our UK operation will enable us to be even more responsive to our customers not just in the home market but through our group businesses in Ireland, Germany, Benelux, Switzerland and France. We’ve an ambitious growth programme to deliver efficient and effective heating and cooling solutions to a vast array of industrial sectors.”

ICS Cool Energy’s temperature control solutions are used by industries and businesses worldwide.

The company opened its first office in the city when the business was established in 1989.