UK-based GWP Group has recently opened a third warehouse at its site in Cricklade, Wiltshire, increasing storage by 20%. The new 10,000 sq ft unit was completed on 20th November and complements the existing 65,000 sq ft across two units already on the site.
The new warehouse will help manage the supply and distribution of packaging products to customers in the South West of England, while supporting the company’s continued growth throughout the region. It will also prove invaluable in terms of contingency planning for Brexit.
The warehouse provides space for an additional 950 pallets – for the storage of finished packaging products – which GWP hold on behalf of their customers.
James Pedley, Operations Manager at GWP Packaging said, “One of our key services is to hold our customers stock and to supply it to them on a ‘Just in Time’ basis. This frees up their warehouse space, reduces their associated costs, and also allows us to monitor stock levels and manage peaks in demand for them too. Around 80% of our customers have us manage their packaging inventory for them, and with continued growth over the last 24 months, we have needed to increase our storage space in order to maintain the success of this service.”
James Pedley, Operations Manager at GWP Packaging
Ruth Cook, Managing Director at GWP commented, “Many of our customers are nervous regarding the uncertainty of Brexit and what it could mean for supply of goods and services – including packaging – to their business. One of the steps we are taking is to increase our buffer stock of raw material and finished product, and the additional space provided by the new warehouse will be a great help with managing this.”
