Packaging Solutions
In response to rapid and continued growth Southgate Packaging one of Europe’s leading packaging suppliers has increased its distribution centre space by 60%.
The company uses specialist 3pl logistics provider, Europa Worldwide warehousing facility in Minworth (Birmingham). The hub has been based in the West Midlands since 2015, when Southgate relocated its whole distribution operations to a 180,000 square foot facility.
The Minworth site is close to the M6 and M42 and is in the ‘Golden Triangle’ for logistics, which provides access to over 90% of the UK population within four hours drive.
Southgate has reported significant growth over the past 12 months, nearly doubling turnover. Its customer base ranges from over 600 distributors across Europe to a portfolio of large e-commerce clients to those specialising in warehousing and logistics.
To fulfil this growth in sales, the company’s requirement has increased from 4000 pallets to 8000 dedicated pallet spaces plus further floor space for packing and fulfilment.
Europa implemented major changes to its warehouse operation to accommodate Southgate’s rapidly expanding business. Its warehouse, racking and transit areas were overhauled and restructured to provide a dedicated, specialised space, tailored to fit specific requirements, bespoke packaging and packing machinery.
Craig Turner, chief executive of Southgate Packaging, commented: ‘Both the e-commerce boom and our investment in more sustainable packaging products have contributed to an increase in sales and by the end of this year we will have broken boundaries for growth within the sector.
‘This increase in sales has driven the need for such a massive increase in warehouse space. We already have such a successful partnership with Europa Warehouse, as well as the central location and its agile approach means expanding in Minworth provided the perfect solution for our continued growth.’
In the past year, Southgate has launched a variety of sustainable packaging products from carton sealing, paper mailers and void fill, with plans to have a suite of sustainable options for every product. More new products are in the development pipeline.
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