Expect supports Powersheds’ continued expansion into Ireland

Expect is supporting fellow Bradford-based business Powersheds as the garden building brand continues its expansion into the Irish market.

The partnership sees Expect provide the logistics capability required to deliver Powersheds’ growing range of sheds and garden buildings to customers across Ireland, helping the business establish the infrastructure it needs to grow in a new market.

As part of the next stage of the partnership, Expect is also launching a fleet of delivery vehicles featuring Powersheds branding – a visible representation of the close relationship between the two Yorkshire businesses.

Supporting growth across Ireland

Powersheds recently expanded its presence in Ireland through a new retail partnership with B&Q Ireland, alongside its existing direct-to-consumer proposition. Further major retail partnerships are expected to follow.

Powersheds launched in 2019 with a mission to simplify the garden building market, developing products that are easier to manufacture, stock, purchase, deliver and build. The business has since grown into a leading brand in the sector, with partnerships including Travis Perkins and B&Q Ireland.

Ireland represents an important growth opportunity for Powersheds. Changes to planning rules have made it easier for homeowners to create additional garden space, with detached garden structures of up to 30m² now able to be built without planning permission, subject to conditions.

For Expect, supporting Powersheds’ expansion into Ireland builds on an established relationship between the two businesses.

A partnership built around growth

Jack Sutcliffe, CEO and co-founder of Powersheds, said:

“Ireland is becoming a really exciting market for Powersheds, and we see a huge opportunity to grow there over the years. Getting the logistics right is a huge part of making that possible.

“Our products are large and heavy, so getting them from our Yorkshire factory to customers in Ireland requires a logistics partner we can rely on. Expect have become a fantastic partner for us, taking the time to understand our business, products and ambitions.”

At Expect, the relationship has developed as Powersheds’ requirements have evolved, with both teams working closely to develop logistics solutions that support the business as it enters new markets.

Andy Taylor, Operations Director at Expecte, said:

“Powersheds is a great Yorkshire growth story, and we’re delighted to be playing a part in the company’s continued expansion.

“Our relationship has developed into a genuine partnership. As Powersheds has grown and entered new markets, we’ve worked closely with their team to understand and adapt as their business has evolved, developing bespoke solutions to support the growth of their business.

“Supporting deliveries into Ireland is an exciting next step and we’re looking forward to helping Powersheds build its presence there. The Powersheds-branded trailers are also a fantastic visual representation of the relationship between our two businesses and we’re proud to have them out on the road.”

The partnership demonstrates how Expect works alongside growing businesses to develop flexible logistics solutions that can adapt as their operations, customer base and markets evolve.

I think this format would work particularly well as an Expect website news article, especially with a strong image of the Powersheds-branded trailers near the top and potentially a secondary image of Powersheds products or the team.