3PL to expand Magna Park warehouse

Logistics company Whistl is looking to expand its Magna Park South warehouse in Lutterworth in the East Midlands by some 160,000 ft2.

By Liza Helps Property Editor Logistics Matters

THE COMPANY has announced that it is spending some £6 million on the expansion which will see the development of four 40,000 ft2 mezzanine floor structures within its existing 300,000 ft2 warehouse facility on Magna Park South.

The construction of the new mezzanine complete with automated conveyors will enable the company to process around 250,000 pick and pack items per week and the extra capacity is expected to be available from early 2025.

The expansion is to enable the company to accommodate new business opportunities as well as supporting existing customer growth across a range of industries including clothing and footwear and small electrical appliances.

Nick Wells, Executive Chairman of Whist said: “We are excited by the opportunity we have through this investment in extra capacity to process smaller pick pack items for customers. It enables us to broaden our fulfilment offer and expand the sectors we can service.”

Whistl acquired the Magna Park South property in 2021 at the time it was the company’s largest dedicated 3PL logistics and distribution facility.