newsSecond phase of SPARK logistics scheme secures go ahead
HBD, part of Henry Boot, has secured reserved matters planning for the second phase of 620,000 ft2 SPARK, development, its £126 million GDV manufacturing and logistics scheme in Walsall.
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productWork platform for aircraft maintenance
The Hubtex EPL platform for aircraft maintenance and assembly has an omnidirectional multi-way chassis.
productHydro relies on HUBTEX for safe handling of aluminium profiles
When Hydro Building Systems (HBS) planned its new forklift fleet in Tewkesbury, UK, safety was the central priority. The company, part of the Norwegian Hydro Group with 33,000 employees worldwide, distributes low-carbon aluminium windows, doors, and façades under the TECHNAL and WICONA brands. To transport aluminium profiles up to seven metres long safely and efficiently, HBS partnered with HUBTEX.
newsWhittard of Chelsea extends 3PL contract
The premium tea and coffee retailer has extended the partnership with Wincanton.
newsJoseph Joseph chooses XPO Logistics
The kitchenware firm has selected XPO Logistics as its long-term logistics partner, managing omnichannel fulfilment, warehousing, pre-retailing. and distribution services.
newsYorkshire site dedicated to eComm
ID Logistics has launched a second site in Sherburn, North Yorkshire in partnership with an eComm firm.
articleIn Depth Focus on Midbox – Investor interest grows
Investors are all over the midbox warehouse sector but is that good news for occupiers? Liza Helps investigates.
articleA question of confidence
For those that can there are deals to be had in the Midlands, reports Liza Helps.
articleFar Eastern promise
Chinese eCommerce companies are extremely active in the UK, especially as a result of US tariffs, says Liza Helps, Property Editor, Logistics Matters.
productDuctile Castings invests in Windsor
A leading castings manufacturer has strengthened its operations with the delivery of a new fleet of forklifts from Windsor Materials Handling.
newsLidl spends £435 million on warehouses to support UK expansion
Discount retailer Lidl has announced that has spent some £285 million tripling capacity at its Belvedere distribution centre and is set to start a £150 million investment with the construction of a 581,200 ft2 distribution centre in Leeds.
articleM&S announces major food DC investment
Marks & Spencer has announced a landmark £340 million investment in its food supply chain – the largest in its history – with the multi-year investment funding the development of an automated NDC in Northamptonshire.
newsEXCLUSIVE: DPD Group plans highly bespoke build-to-suit transport hub in Staffordshire
DPD Group has agreed to a bespoke distribution hub at St Francis Group’s 1.7 million ft2 Logic 54 scheme in South Staffordshire.
newsLuxury gift packaging supplier secures new logistics HQ
Luxury gift packaging supplier Glick has secured a new distribution centre and head office building, to allow for ambitious expansion plans.
newsAirport Business Park to expand
Plans have been submitted to expand Airport Business Park Southend by a further circa.71,000 ft2 to provide sustainable space for SMEs.
productKitchenware manufacturer invests in WMS
BRA Isogona has shown consistent year-over-year growth while coordinating its logistics operations with Mecalux’s Easy WMS.
newsEccles urban logistics scheme gets go ahead
Developer Chancerygate and investor CBRE IM have been granted planning permission for their 105,000 ft2 urban logistics development in Eccles, Greater Manchester
newsM&S confirms state-of-the-art logistics hub in the East Midlands
Marks & Spencer, has confirmed that it is building a £340 million state-of-the-art automated national distribution centre at Prologis’ RFI DIRFT III scheme at Daventry in the East Midlands after a West Northamptonshire strategic planning committee met to discuss the proposal on Tuesday this week – where plans had been recommended for approval.
