Chesterfield entrepreneur opens new warehouse as business revenue reaches £5 million

CarMats.co.uk, which specialises in UK-manufactured tailored car mats to fit every make and model, has opened the new warehouse on the Chesterfield Trading Estate at Sheepbridge.

This new facility gives the business the much-needed capacity to diversify their product offerings, as well as create job opportunities for local talent.

Ash Young, who is the founder of CarMats.co.uk, said: “I launched CarMats.co.uk during the COVID-19 lockdown. At the time, I was also running a digital agency in Sheffield. I set an ambitious goal of achieving £1 million in revenue within the first year. I took the leap to document my progress on social media, and gained lots of followers interested in my journey with this start up. We actually reached the £1 million mark just nine months after launching and, as of 2023, our revenue has reached £5 million.

“Our new warehouse on Chesterfield Trading Estate is a game-changer for us in terms of expanding our business. It brings our remote team together, enabling a more collaborative work environment. Having stock, order processing, customer support, and marketing all under one roof streamlines our operations. Plus, it provides the much-needed space to stock a wider range of products, which is essential for our growth.

“Chesterfield's is the perfect location for our growth plans. It’s got excellent transport connections across the country, which is essential for our distribution network. It also provides cost-effective warehouse space and access to a highly skilled local workforce. As we expand, we plan to create more job opportunities in the local area. We're looking to add another five roles over the next year, with the first hire planned for November. We're excited about contributing to local employment.

“Personally, this move is significant for me. It brings our team together in a physical location, which is great for collaboration, but as a Chesterfield resident, it also allows me to balance my work with family life. I still want to be able to do the school run every day!" Ash added.