Bleckmann ramps up fulfilment operations

The facility has a clear height of twelve metres, 20 dock doors and will be equipped with modern automation solutions. Outbound operations will go live in the first week of May.

Bleckmann is a specialist in supply chain solutions for fashion, lifestyle and consumer electronics brands. 

The announcement follows the opening of a 550,000 sq ft distribution centre in Magna Park Lutterworth in February. That new building has a clear hight of fifteen metres, and has a BREEAM Excellent rating. 

Bleckmann also recently acquired The Renewal Workshop, which has developed a proprietary system for renewing and reselling products that would otherwise be considered waste. Research from more than 50 product assessments for brands ranging from high fashion to specialty technical shows that on average 82% of products classified as waste can be renewed and resold. 

By acquiring The Renewal Workshop’s technology, the 3PL can provide circular services to help brands access the fast growing recommerce consumer base globally. With the use of The Renewal Workshop solution by Bleckmann, fashion and lifestyle brands may significantly decrease their environmental footprint.

The Renewal Workshop co-founder and co-CEO Nicole Bassett, said: “The potential for renewal to make a meaningful difference in the climate crisis is real. Our most recent research demonstrates that brands can achieve an average reduction of 51.5% in carbon emissions by renewing an existing product instead of producing a new one.”