State-of-the art freight hub proposal submitted

BARBERRY SIGNS DEAL TO WORK WITH PALL-EX

- By STAFF REPORTER

A LEASE agreement between logistics network Pall-Ex and commercial property developer and investor Barberry will result in the construction of a state-of-the-art freight distribution hub.

Pall-Ex’s centre of excellence near Bardon will cover 408,000sq ft, with an additional 100,000sq ft canopy, on a 35-acre site.

The £80 million facility will serve as the flagship logistics hub for the network and will house Pall-Ex’s UK and European headquarters.

Scheduled to begin construction this year, Pall-Ex said the centre of excellence has been designed with sustainability and innovation at its core.

It will aim for EPC A+ and BREEAM Excellent accreditation.

To achieve this, it will have energy-efficient and eco-friendly features, including electric vehicle charging stations, solar panels and designated green spaces.