Healthcare provider Mediq has centred its UK operations at a major new base in Castle Donington.
The firm – which operates across 14 European countries – has created its largest site to date as it builds its presence in the UK market.
The 280,000 sq ft facility at East Midlands Distribution Centre will be used for medical healthcare distribution supply.
The new facility was built to a cost of £30 million, which includes a £6 million fit-out.
It means the Mediq UK fleet will operate from the prime location between East Midlands Airport, the M1 and the A50 – one of the most strategically important logistics locations in the Midlands.
The investment forms part of Netherlands-headquartered Mediq’s vision of combining efficiency and innovation to make a lasting impact on the future of the healthcare landscape in the UK.
Mediq UK officially launched in September following the unification by acquisition of H&R Healthcare, Bunzl Healthcare, and 365 Healthcare. The group employs 415 people in the UK and 3,000 across its global group.
Mediq UK currently operates from several sites around the country, including at Coalville, but will centre UK operations on Castle Donington over coming months. Smaller distribution sites will remain as regional hubs.
Richard Cornwell, Managing Director, Mediq UK, said: “Castle Donington is another milestone in the growth of our UK business and Mediq’s overarching strategy of developing exceptional healthcare solutions for our customers.
“By investing in our largest site yet – and transforming our processes – we are supporting suppliers and reducing procurement costs for customers including NHS England and a host of other public and private healthcare providers.
“We are committed to upgrading warehouse and traffic management systems and optimising our operations for swift and accurate deliveries.
“This is a further demonstration of our commitment to reducing inequalities in health outcomes and improving consistency in both the primary and secondary care markets.”
The Castle Donington site, which has 30 loading bays and parking for 44 HGVs, was acquired and developed with the support of Derbyshire-based Clowes Developments.
It has had material handling equipment (MHE) and racking supplied and installed by Milton Keynes-based Jungheinrich.
