Pall-Ex Group has invested £8m in launching two new logistics hubs in the South West of England, after achieving “unprecedented growth” in the region.
Both Pall-Ex Logistics (Devon & Cornwall) and Pall-Ex Southwest will launch the new facilities in the coming months, as the network strengthens its services across the South West region.
The South West peninsula is one of Pall-Ex’s fastest growing areas, which resulted in the network reaching capacity at both previous sites - despite area being one of the UK’s most challenging delivery zones, due to its landscape.
Pall-Ex Logistics (Devon & Cornwall) will begin operating out of its 114,000sq ft purpose-built facility, in Launceston, Cornwall, by May.
Its increased storage capacity of up to 3,500 pallets and throughput of 650 pallets per day will see operational efficiency improved across the business.
Pall-Ex South West’s new 218,000sq ft site is due to be completed by summer and will be located in Willand, two miles from the M5 and close to the North Devon link road.
Its operational capacity will be doubled compared to the current site, with an excess of 20 trunks per night able to be processed at the new facility.
The group said the investment will enable the network to cover the South West peninsula as efficiently as possible, with customers benefitting from improved services including freight forwarding, storage and pick and pack operations.
Sustainability is a key driver behind the developments, which has seen all-electric forklift truck fleets, solar panels and green water filtering installed across both sites.
Dan Allen, Pall-Ex South West MD, said: “We are delighted to announce that Pall-Ex South West will soon be moving to a larger, purpose-built facility designed to better support our customers across the South West region.
“The investment into building our new site is crucial to Pall-Ex South West’s future growth strategy and will allow us to increase our throughput and storage capabilities massively.”
Barry Byers, Pall-Ex Group chief operating officer, commented: “The South West has always been a challenging geographic area for distribution companies to service.
“However, in the past five years we have generated unprecedented growth in this territory from two key sites in both Devon and Cornwall.
“This strategic investment consolidates and strengthens our position with both sites being built to the highest sustainability Bream standards.
“We are also meeting demand through expanding our product offering by adding premium storage and fulfilment services for our valued customers.”
