Local MP launches work on Palletforce’s state-of-the-art new logistics hub
Janet Dean, Member of Parliament for the Burton constituency, was guest of honour at the sod-cutting ceremony held to officially launch the building of PalletFORCE’s new state-of-the-art logistics hub recently.
After meeting senior PalletFORCE staff, Chief Executive Michael Conroy and Operations Director Carl Worgan, Janet Dean formally cut the sod on the new site, which is anticipated to be completed by late 2008 and operational by January 2009.
Janet commented, “I am delighted that PalletFORCE has chosen Burton upon Trent for this exciting new venture. Burton’s excellent transport infrastructure and well motivated workforce make the town the ideal location for the PalletFORCE network to provide an outstanding logistics service for its members across the country.”
PalletFORCE is one of the country’s leading players in palletised distribution, and the new Burton-based hub is designed to be a flagship for the sector, providing a bespoke environment that will offer faster throughputs and higher quality of operation. The £30 million investment will deliver a 379,400 sq ft site, which PalletFORCE believes can handle up to 4 million pallets per annum. There could also be additional employment opportunities in the Burton area.
The hub is being built by leading national contractor John Sisk & Son Ltd, with the assistance of the Derbyshire-based ‘Independent Stabilisation Company’.
