productWickes frees up internal space
Wickes, a long standing customer of CopriSystems, wanted to free up internal space for picking systems, conveyor belts and other necessary equipment.
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productSpec development scheme extended
MEPC has confirmed that a recently announced 138,000 sq ft speculative development scheme at its high-tech business estate Silverstone Park will be increased to 258,000 sq ft due to market demand.
productCrewe warehouse planned
Logistics property developer Panattoni has submitted plans for a single warehouse of 305,000 sq ft at Crewe Commercial Park on a 14-acre plot.
articleA catalyst for change
CEO of the UK Warehousing Association, Peter Ward, considers the impact of Brexit on the vital warehousing and logistics industry.
productClose-to-urban locations targeted
Barwood Capital has acquired seven multi-let industrial estates for its 2017 Regional Property Fund totalling more than £38 million.
productFTA raises concerns over migrant red tape
The Freight Transport Association has responded to the government’s call for evidence regarding the salary threshold for a future immigration policy.
articleTechnical hub of excellence
In its relatively brief history to date, SEMA has become a world leader in the field of setting industry standards, says Alan Worrell, chairman, SEMA Technical Committee.
productSteel handling facility finalises first phase
PD Ports has concluded the first phase of a multi-million pound steel handling facility at Groveport in partnership with All Steels Trading.
productShelving specialist calls for random acts of kindness
BiGDUG has created the country’s largest advent calendar and is celebrating the festive season with a new random act of kindness each day.
articleElectrolux boosts productivity with well-designed spare parts warehouse
The appliance manufacturer officially opened its new spare parts warehouse in Bowburn, County Durham in May 2019. Inside, BITO has installed a VNA racking and shelving solution, which gives the company an improved layout for more productive order picking compared to its previous facility.
productLoading canopies on the rise
With the 3PL sector booming, more and more companies in the distribution and warehousing arena have been loading trailers outside, and running the risk of stock damage due to the unpredictable British climate.
productWarehouses and external storage area destroyed by chemical fire
Chemical company LMA Services has been sentenced for safety breaches after a fire which quickly took hold of buildings and storage areas at its site.
productASRS deal signed
The Ferretto Group has signed an agreement for the construction of an automated storage system for NKBK, a Russian paper and packaging firm based in Naberezhnye Chelny, Republic of Tatarstan.
articleClimate-controlled storage for RAF in Cyprus
Rubb has supplied two structures for RAF Akrotiri: a climate-controlled storage solution, and an additional storage facility.
productA quarter of Grade A warehousing taken up by eComm operations
The finding was highlighted as real estate services firm JLL said 2019 was a strong year for the UK logistics property market.
productGateway 4 scheme sees contractor appointed
Trebor Developments and partner, Hillwood, have appointed Readie Construction as main contractor for their speculative “Gateway 4” scheme in Doncaster, which will deliver a state-of-the-art distribution centre.
product‘Northern Powerhouse’ logistics park gains approval
Wigan Council has approved strategic logistics scheme Symmetry Park Wigan, on Junction 25 of the M6.
productManufacturer takes Manchester spec build
DTZ Investors has let the 65,000 sq ft site at Ashburton Point on Trafford Park to construction product manufacturer Lindab.
newsAdvanced Amazon logistics properties change hands
Avison Young advised Pacific Asset Management Co and a consortium of Korean capital with Savills Investment Management in the purchase of two Amazon logistics properties in Dortmund, Germany, for EUR 140 million, from Gulf Islamic Investments LLC (Dubai) and Rasmala Investment Bank.
productKelloggs confirms North West mega shed
The cereal giant has signed an agreement with developer Bericote for Haydock525, a 525,600 sq ft speculative warehouse.
