Shower tray manufacturer Traymate is relocating from its current site in Purfleet, Essex to Firm Mills in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

Hartford Holdings Group based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Traymate, which was acquired in March 2020 by ​​parent company of Trojan Baths, Mantaleda Bathrooms and Thomas Crapper & Co Hartford Holdings Group, ​​will now manufacture at the company’s HQ site.

The relocation follows the decision of Traymate’s landlord to redevelop the existing buildings,  and impacts 24 employees.

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While Hartford Holdings considered alternative local sites local to Purfleet, it reported the search proved difficult.

Production will come to a close in June 2023 in Essex, with a handover to the new site.

Hartford Holdings owners, Adam and David Mosley announced the decision to staff in mid-February.

Adam Mosley explained: “Due to the planned redevelopment of the current Traymate site in Purfleet and a lack of viable alternative premises readily available, it became an unavoidable situation.

“It was important to David and I that we announced the plans personally and face to face with the employees.

“We have offered redeployment but acknowledge that this will not be possible for all.

“However, all employees have been offered an enhanced redundancy package to help with the transition from Purfleet to Huddersfield.”

David Mosley continued: “We understand that this is a difficult situation for all employees at Traymate, but unfortunately felt that we had no choice but to make the move.

“The current Purfleet premises are only 7,000 sqft, nearly 100 years old, and sit on shared grounds with other businesses.

“The building in Huddersfield is 40,000 sqft, is a modern construction and sits on a 3-acre site.

“We remain committed to our plans to invest and grow the Traymate brand and will be delighted to bring any current employees to our home in Yorkshire.”

Managing director of Traymate Terry Wilkins added: “There is a shared determination by everyone to make the transition work.

“We are arranging visits to Huddersfield for those interested in a potential move in the coming weeks.

“Knowing we have space to expand and increase our manufacturing capabilities underpins Adam’s and David’s long-term plans for Traymate and allows the business to grow significantly in the coming years.”

Traymate recently rebranded its business with new logo, website, retailer point-of-sale and branded merchandise.