German family-run logistics giant FIEGE Group is expanding its operations into the UK with the opening of a major facility at Hams Hall multi-user centre near Birmingham.
Announcing the move, FIEGE said it will oversee the fulfilment for a portfolio customer operating in e-commerce, on an area of more than 24,000 square metres.
The group said it expects to take on more customers in Britain and has plans to hire up to 750 employees at its new location.
Jens Fiege, who runs the fifth-generation, 150-year-old family business with cousin, Felix Fiege, said: “Entering the British market is an important step for us in fortifying our European network.
“At the same time, our new logistics centre supports the growth of a key portfolio customer from the e-commerce segment for whom we already perform fufilment services across Europe.”
Felix Fiege added: “The start in Great Britain is a milestone for us. By taking this step, we are closing a gap in our European presence.
“Going forward, we will be able to offer even better and more comprehensive services to our customers across Europe.
“We are excited about writing a new FIEGE chapter in England together with our highly motivated team, in addition to crafting new stories about success and growth in collaboration with our customer.”
FIEGE Group operates in 14 other countries, including China, and manages around 4.6 million square metres of space dedicated to logistics, with Hams Hall adding a further 24,000 square metres to the total.
The group’s core business is contract logistics. It has also offers digital services, real estate development, international freight forwarding and modular solutions to create customised supply chain systems for its clients.
FIEGE serves a wide range of sectors, including fashion, consumer goods, healthcare, and various industrial sectors and employs around 23,000 staff.
