Deceuninck is expanding its operations at the company’s UK headquarters based in Calne, Wiltshire. Having purchased seven hectares (17 acres) of land and obtaining planning permission for 225,000 sq ft, the company are constructing a new 115,000 sq ft distribution development.

The new distribution centre is strategically located some 300 metres from the company’s main plant and will therefore centralise the Deceuninck warehousing facility that is currently spread over three sites, further improving logistics.

The modern distribution centre has been designed to accommodate maximum stillage usage and stock movement. Deceuninck UK Technical Director, Peter Watts, who is co-ordinating the development, commented; ‘This development is another example of our commitment to the future. We will we be able to offer our customers an even better service with our products being distributed from one centralised facility rather than three at present.’

In a further significant move, one elevation of the distribution centre will encompass the curtain walling system from Thyssen Polymer that was integrated into Deceuninck during 2004.

This first phase of the distribution centre represents a £5 million investment by Deceuninck. The new development is scheduled for completion by the summer on a fast track programme.

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Glass Age