Bullet Express invests “seven figure” sum in expanding pallet storage capacity

Glasgow-based Bullet Express has bought a new 30,000 sq ft storage facility in the city for a “seven figure” sum to meet surging demand.

The new logistics centre, located on London Road, Glasgow, will add a further 5,000 pallets to Bullet Express’s storage capacity, expanding its pallet storage capability by nearly 25% to 26,000 pallets.

The facility, which is 300 yards from the M74 motorway, also has a further 25,000 sq ft of yard for vehicle access. The company, which specialises in logistics, transport and storage, said the new facility will create up to 10 new jobs.

The move follows growing demand from existing and new customers for storage services, driven by the rise in online shopping as a result of Covid-19 lockdowns.

David McCutcheon, Bullet Express co-founder and joint chief executive, said: “We’re building a Scottish logistics force to be reckoned with at Bullet Express. This new facility increases our storage capacity by nearly 25% and positions us better than ever before to respond to our customers’ needs.

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“Connectivity is fundamentally important to our customers now and this location, right next to the M74, means we can get their products moving faster than ever before.”

The building’s height, at of over 12.5 metres, will enable racked storage six pallets high.

Bullet Express said it is investing in high-capacity racking, with narrow aisle configuration and semi-automated picking utilising man-up fork-lifts.

John McKail, MD at Bullet Express, said: “There is a shortage of quality logistics storage facilities across the UK and this investment provides Bullet Express with further scale in this growing sector.

“We’re installing the latest technology to maximise the capacity that it provides and ensuring we can locate and access our customers’ products faster and more efficiently than ever before in order to provide the just-in-time delivery service they need.”