Booker Group

Overview

Booker Group plc is the UK’s largest food wholesale operator, serving more than 1.5 million commercial customers through well-known subsidiaries including Makro, Londis, Budgens, and Chef Direct. With distribution hubs across the country, energy efficiency and reliable infrastructure are vital to ensuring operations run smoothly.

At their Haydock and Hatfield cold storage facilities, Booker sought a lighting solution that could deliver significant performance improvements in extremely challenging conditions.

Objectives and Challenges

Cold storage environments pose unique demands on lighting systems.

• With ambient temperatures as low as -24°C, traditional lighting technologies often struggle to deliver consistent performance or long-term reliability.
• Booker required a modern system that would reduce energy costs, improve visibility and safety, and meet stringent operational standards across two sites located over 300 miles from Kellwood’s headquarters.

The Solution

Kellwood Lighting undertook a detailed design and tendering process, working closely with Booker to understand operational requirements. The project included:

• Consultative project approach – ensuring solutions were tailored to site-specific needs.
• Technical design and product tailoring – optimising LED performance for cold environments.
• On-site electrical infrastructure upgrades – future-proofing the sites for long-term efficiency.
• Multi-phase, multi-site delivery – ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.

By deploying advanced LED technology and bespoke fittings, Kellwood provided Booker with a cost-effective, quality-driven solution designed to thrive in extreme cold.

The results

The upgraded system delivered immediate operational benefits. LED lighting reduced energy consumption, lowered maintenance requirements, and significantly improved visibility in cold storage areas. The new infrastructure enhanced site safety and working conditions for staff, while supporting Booker’s wider commitment to sustainability and cost efficiency.

Through a combination of technical expertise and a consultative design process, Kellwood Lighting successfully delivered a robust and efficient solution for Booker Group’s cold storage facilities. For organisations seeking energy-efficient, application-specific lighting solutions across demanding environments, Kellwood Lighting offers proven expertise and nationwide project delivery.