Pallet truck specialists, Midland Pallet Trucks are urging the UK’s retailers to adapt their warehouses in accordance with changing demand as shopping moves away from traditional bricks and mortar locations. Online sales have been transforming the landscape for retailers this summer, with a major boost taking place throughout July 2019… Read more »
Wren Kitchens opens Manchester transport depot to support rapid growth
The UK’s number one kitchen retailer – Wren Kitchens – is opening a transport depot this month on the outskirts of Manchester. The four-acre transport hub will service customers on the west side of the country, complimenting Wren’s existing five depots strategically located across the UK. This recent investment is… Read more »
Europa Warehouse renews contract with E.T. Browne
Leading, fast-growing and privately-owned logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group has extended its long-term relationship with international drug and cosmetics company, E.T. Browne – as part of its Europa Warehouse division. E.T. Browne produces the renowned Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula, along with many other products under the Palmer’s brand. These include… Read more »
Expansion continues…Hello Europa Contact Centre
Europa Worldwide Group has expanded its offer with the launch of Europa Contact Centre. The Europa Worldwide Group has a £180m turnover and operates 16 sites across the UK, Belgium and Hong Kong. It’s a specialist road, air & sea and warehouse operator, employing over 900 staff. The ambitious operator… Read more »
The continuing growth of online shopping drives demand for new adaptable warehousing
Over the past decade online shopping has escalated at a phenomenal rate in the UK resulting in a demand for warehouse space which has nearly doubled. Between 2007 and March 2018, around 235 million sq ft of warehouse space was leased or purchased across the United Kingdom which is… Read more »
Second phase at Runcorn Industrial Estate underway
Property and asset management company, FI Real Estate Management (FIREM), has released details about the second phase of the refurbishment works programme at Astmoor Industrial Estate, on Brindley Road in Runcorn. Following the recent completion of its Phase 1 works, FIREM has now appointed Skyline Contractors to undertake Phase… Read more »
Rubb supports local automotive drive with new storage warehouse
Leading automotive plastic component supplier Nifco UK called on Rubb to design and construct a custom storage building solution. Nifco UK is based close to Rubb in Stockton-on-Tees and has been in business since 1967, formerly known as Elta Plastics Ltd. Nifco is a global company employing over 10,000 people… Read more »
Onward Holdings delivering logistics locations
Significant investment by Onward Holdings Ltd is boosting the company’s portfolio of prime sites for warehousing and managed third-party logistics services in West Yorkshire, offering businesses the opportunity of leasing 72,000sqft of racked space at South Kirkby. This latest addition to Onward Holdings’ Managed 3PL portfolio is a high-quality facility… Read more »
Dematic widens portfolio with AutoStore’s Black Line technology
Dematic is to offer AutoStore’s revolutionary new Black Line cube-storage solution – designed for applications requiring very high throughputs. The newly introduced high-density storage and retrieval system follows similar operating principles to AutoStore’s successful Red Line solution, but critically, incorporates significant design innovations that make it far faster and efficient… Read more »
Gloucestershire-based logistics firm expands and takes on new warehouse ahead of Brexit
A logistics firm in the Cotswolds that is well known for moving and storing motorcycles, as well as its palletised goods storage division for major brands around the UK and Europe, has announced the expansion of a new 34,000 square foot warehouse. The team at WMB Logistics have announced that… Read more »
