Halifax’s Cleaning Fabrics expands to new premises thanks to funding from NatWest

Family-run Yorkshire Cleaning Fabrics (YCF) Ltd has purchased new premises as part of a six-figure funding deal supported by NatWest.

The company, which is located in Halifax, manufactures a range of textile and allied cleaning products aimed at the janitorial, automotive, industrial wiping and butchery trades.

YCF was started in 1972 when brothers Edward and Joseph spotted a gap in the market for stocinkette or mutton cloth for industrial and motor trade businesses.

The new 36,000 square foot unit is located next to YCF’s current premises on Drakes Industrial Estate on Shay Lane and the company is in the process of moving to the new premises.

Robert Wood, of YCF, said: “We had been in search of new premises for a number of years. We extended the space we currently operate in as the business has grown but we needed additional space as we have simply outgrown our current home.”

When the time came to acquire funding for the move, Robert turned to David Hodgson who is a Senior Relationship Manager at NatWest for support. David obtained a commercial mortgage to support.

Robert said: “We have been banking with NatWest for a few years and David was very good to work with. He was very efficient and kept us informed as necessary.”

David said: “I was delighted to support YCF on its purchase of new premises. It’s a long-established Halifax business which continues to grow and I wish the business every success for the future.”