CoolKit delivers at record levels

Blackburn-based temperature-controlled van company CoolKit is reaping the benefit of investments in its manufacturing and assembly operations.

New figures show profits and turnover have risen in its “first uninterrupted year of trading” since a blaze destroyed its manufacturing unit in 2023.

Turnover rose to £24.5m in the year ended June 30, 2025, up from £21.2m. The company’s pre-tax profits also climbed from £928,702 to £1.5m.

Commenting on the figures, managing director Daniel Miller told Lancashire Business View: “Building on a strong 2025, we’ve seen demand accelerate into 2026, supported by increased activity across sectors including pharmaceutical delivery.

“Our recent investment in manufacturing means we’re now delivering at record output levels, while continuing to meet the reliability and lead-time expectations that are critical to our customers.

“With several substantial opportunities advancing, we have clear confidence in the strength of our pipeline and our ability to sustain this growth.”

CoolKit’s annual report show that despite economic uncertainty and a “substantial contraction” in the sales of new light commercial vehicles during the year its gross, operating and net profit margins all improved.

It saw “substantial growth” in exports and is predicting they will continue to rise as a result of strategic partner relationships it has developed overseas.

The company also has plans to continue to invest heavily in the retention and development of its workforce.

Operations previously conducted across two sites in Burnley and Blackburn have been consolidate onto its single largest site.

The decision to move all the work to Blackburn has been made with the view or reducing CoolKit’s carbon footprint and eliminating the cost and complexity of a multi-site operation.