THE FACILITY will let the power solutions business bring more of its logistics capability onto its long-established Darlington campus, connecting directly with existing manufacturing and office operations. Steel erection began in September, just months after GMI broke ground in June on the 5.38-hectare site at Ingenium Parc, off Salters Lane.

Designed and constructed in line with FM Global requirements, the building will have automated storage, ancillary office space and a substantial service yard with HGV circulation areas, dock levellers and dedicated lorry parking. It has been designed for long-term operational flexibility. More than 230 staff parking spaces and cycle storage will be provided, along with landscaping and biodiversity improvements.

“Having that capability alongside our existing manufacturing, testing and other operations is expected to improve efficiency and strengthen coordination across the campus,” said Steve Walton, regional facilities director at Cummins.

Cummins has operated in Darlington since 1965 and employs around 1,700 people locally. The warehouse is the first phase of development at Ingenium Parc, a strategic employment site being brought forward by Darlington Borough Council.

Dominic Dickinson, regional director at GMI, said: “Over the next few months, the building will rapidly take shape as we transition from the structural phase into the core fit-out.”