Carlsberg Britvic confirms West Midlands Interchange logistics hub
Carlsberg Britvic has confirmed that it has secured a 222,000 ft2 pre-let at global real estate investor, developer and manager Oxford Properties and Logistics Capital Partners 8 million ft2 West Midlands Interchange scheme in Staffordhsire, West Midlands.
By Liza Helps, Property Editor, Logistics Matters
THE DEAL, which was tipped exclusively by Logistics Matters in June this year, will see Carlsberg Britvic invest some £4 million in the new depot.
Operations and deliveries from Carlsberg Britvic’s current depot will continue as normal while the new site is under construction. Following the opening of the new depot at West Midlands Interchange, expected in Q4 2026, the logistics operations in Wolverhampton will transfer fully to the new facility as part of a managed transition.
The new depot, purpose-built to Carlsberg Britvic’s requirements, will feature state-of-the-art facilities and will support the company’s growing logistics needs. Designed with a focus on energy efficiency and building performance, the depot is targeting a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ standard and will be a Net Zero Carbon Aligned building based on the pilot UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard, while the roofs will be 100% optimised for PV panels.
Carlsberg Britvic CEO Paul Davies, said: “This investment underscores our long-term commitment to strengthening our operations and enhancing service to our customers. The new facility will be a massive investment in the region, providing a new base for our depot team in Wolverhampton.
This latest development adds to Carlsberg Britvic’s continued investment in its UK operations. The company, formed in 2024 through the merger of Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company and Britvic plc in the UK, has already committed over £6 million to upgrading its Burton Brewery.
LCP Managing Partner James Markby, said:“Our agreement with Carlsberg Britvic demonstrates the wider confidence in the strategic success of West Midlands Interchange.
“WMI will also make a significant contribution to the local economy, creating 8500 direct jobs and boosting opportunities for people in South Staffordshire, the Black Country, the West Midlands, and other surrounding areas.
“We look forward to announcing more occupiers in future months.”
Oxford Properties Head of Development Robin Everall added: “Demand for sustainable and well-connected logistics space continues to significantly outstrip supply and our investment here exemplifies Oxford’s strong conviction in relation to the logistics sector, our continued positive view on the UK as a place to invest and our commitment to ESG.”
