Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 13th March 2025 Issue no. 1153
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Paragon drives growth with expansion and leadership appointment
Paragon, a leading supplier of advanced cleaning products and solutions to the facilities management sector, has today announced its expansion with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art facility in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
Strategically located in the heart of the UK, the additional site signifies a major investment in the company's growth, enhancing its ability to deliver industry-leading products and drive sustainable solutions across the industry.
The spacious warehouse features a 300% increase in pallet storage capacity, to support the company's growing operations. This sits alongside a modern, high-tech office space for the team as well as a dedicated zone for Paragon Labs, the company's innovation hub which encompasses product development, online and on-demand training, a cleaning manual builder and comprehensive data platform.
The site has been purpose-built to elevate operational efficiency and provide improved service delivery for customers. In addition, the buildings have achieved an excellent energy performance rating, underscoring Paragon's commitment to lowering energy consumption and reducing its environmental impact.
"This is a pivotal moment for Paragon,” notes Paul Urquhart, managing director at Paragon. “The Chesterfield location not only underscores our commitment to growth and innovation but also strengthens our position as a trusted partner to the facilities sector.
"We have an ambitious long-term sustainability plan, and this expansion is a key step in delivering it. We estimate that this centrally located distribution hub will reduce CO2e emissions by 50% to 60%, primarily through fewer delivery miles, significantly lowering our carbon footprint. The facility has been designed with sustainability at its core, enabling us to operate more efficiently while expanding our capacity to better support our customers' needs."
A key part of this expansion is the appointment of Jorden Clay as group general manager. With extensive experience in logistics, implementation and business transformation, Jorden will be responsible for ensuring strategic goals are met, while maintaining continued excellence in customer service, operational efficiency and sustainable practices.
Says Jorden:
"I'm thrilled to join Paragon at such an exciting time. This expansion is a testament to the company's vision and ambition, and I'm looking forward to working with the team to drive growth, enhance our services and increase our operational impact."
This expansion cements Paragon's dedication to delivering advanced cleaning products and solutions, further solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner to the UK facilities management sector.
Paragon is one of the premier suppliers of cutting-edge cleaning products and hygiene solutions to the UK facilities sector. As a progressive SME with decades of expertise, its exclusive portfolio of products, specifically designed for high-traffic environments, is guaranteed to deliver exceptional results.
As a cleaning expert, Paragon has the ability to address the complex cleaning challenges that impact the passenger experience, both at the point of departure and onboard. It works closely with customers to develop tailored strategies to consistently achieve outstanding results. Combined with its hands-on support and agile approach, the dedicated team provides the tools and expertise needed to tackle every cleaning challenge.
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