It’s incredible to think how Newquip has grown and evolved over the years, with our roots firmly in North Yorkshire as a family-run business. Newquip was launched in January 2000 by the Dye family. The contract was signed to exclusively deliver and install Big Dutchman pig and poultry equipment here in mainland UK. The company quickly established a name for itself as the leading UK supplier of animal-friendly production systems for egg, poultry and pig production, designed with their welfare, user friendliness and longevity in mind.
Originally based in Melmerby near Ripon, a decision was taken in 2009 to relocate to Leeming Bar Business Park to facilitate expansion. The opening of the new office and warehouse, NQ1, was celebrated by hosting a customer open day. With the need for increased warehouse space to store spare parts, a second warehouse, NQ2, was added the following year to mark the company’s 10th anniversary.
Having completed thousands of installations across the country, Newquip continued to build on its success, thanks to a hands-on team of talented individuals, many of whom are still with the company today. A third warehouse, NQ3, was opened in 2019, providing a total of over 65,000sq.ft. across the three warehouse sites. In a bid to provide a complete solution for egg handling and processing, partnerships were formed with Kletec and Sanovo, both based in The Netherlands. By harnessing the latest innovations in packing, grading and robotics, Newquip was able to position itself to cater for the future needs of pig and poultry producers.
When Covid struck in 2020, it was business as usual, which presented numerous challenges for the Newquip team. Whilst some workers needed to be furloughed, others were required to work under strict social distancing measures. It was testament to the hard work and commitment of the dedicated staff that Newquip was able to continue with projects as planned and deliver essential spare parts promptly to customers.
Newquip now has over 35 staff on the payroll and an annual turnover of over £30m. With plans in the pipeline to celebrate its 25th anniversary next year, the company is focused on continuing to deliver for its valued customers.
Managing Director Adam Dye said, “By keeping a close eye on the latest innovations that help to drive efficiency in our industry, Newquip has been able to stay ahead of the curve. We are currently exploring new ways to repurpose manure, as well as the benefits of air scrubbing to reduce the environmental impact of vital local food production. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers and suppliers for their valued cooperation over the last 25 years.”