Worcester, Bosch Group was joined by local MP, Robin Walker on 13 March to officially open the doors of its new £9m Bosch Distribution Centre, located on Wainright Road, Warndon, in Worcester.

The company says that the new landmark building underlines its commitment to the area and ensures it can now consolidate its two existing distribution facilities into one, highly-efficient location.

The firm's finished boilers, heat pumps, cylinders, commercial products and accessories have already been moved from the previous warehouses to the new 6.7 acre site, which  can hold more than 10,000 pallets at capacity. Internal sales teams and the logistics planning departments have also relocated to the new building.  

Also at the site is a three-tier mezzanine and additional racking to house the spare parts pre-pack and despatch departments for greater efficiency. When fully operational it will allow for the despatch of 10,000 items per day.

Managing director of Worcester, Bosch Group, Carl Arntzen, said: “The move has involved a great deal of logistical planning to combine the two previous locations but we are already seeing the benefits. Not only has it made it easier in terms of storage and distribution space but the extra office facilities also give flexibility for future growth, as we continue to strengthen our position in the market.'