Location, location, location. A Well-Established Business Community in a Thriving Location Location, Location, Location. Northamptonshire’s central location makes it one of the most accessible areas in the country. It is the UK’s leading logistics and transport hub and one of the fastest developing counties in the country. In partnership with Northamptonshire County Council and others, Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership (NEP) works hard to endorse and promote the county as the favoured location for many of the UK’s leading logistics operations. Funded by The UK’s No. 1 for Logistics Northamptonshire For more information please visit www.northamptonshirelep.co.uk
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Location, location, location.
A Well-Established Business Community in a
Thriving Location Location, Location, Location.
Northamptonshire’s central location makes it one of the most accessible areas in the country. It is the UK’s leading logistics and transport hub and one of the fastest developing counties in the country.
In partnership with Northamptonshire County Council and others, Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership (NEP) works hard to endorse and promote the county as the favoured location for many of the UK’s leading logistics operations.
Funded by
The UK’s No. 1 for
Logistics
Northamptonshire
For more information please visit www.northamptonshirelep.co.uk
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The Logical Choicefor Leading Logistics Companies
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In the last two years, Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership (NEP) has supported significant new investment by companies such as BMW, Advanced Supply Chain and Pets at Home and works with the logistics industry to find local solutions to key issues such as increased energy efficiency, HR and recruitment.
Yusen Logistics, Norbert Dentressangle, Knights of Old, C Butt, Gem Logistics, Wincanton and Eddie Stobart are just a few of the many logistics companies that have substantial facilities in Northamptonshire. Major retailers such as Tesco and Sainsbury’s also have a significant presence, taking advantage of the excellent intermodal road and rail capabilities.
Logistics is a major growth sector in Northamptonshire
THE NORTHAirportsCoventry 15 miles
Birmingham International 27 miles
East Midlands 40 milesPortsLiverpool 145 milesRailBirmingham New Street 70 miles
THE SOUTHAirportsLuton 27 miles
Heathrow 59 miles
Stansted 85 miles
Gatwick 97 milesPortsLondon Gateway 90 miles
Flexistowe 116 miles
Southampton 127 milesRailLondon Euston 48 miles
St Pancras 49 miles
London Marylebone 79 miles
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An enviable regional infrastructure has dedicated terminals for both rail – Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal – and air freight including Heathrow, London, Luton, Birmingham and Nottingham East Midlands Airport - the UK’s largest pure air freight terminal. With easy access to the M1 and A14, the county is ideally situated for logistics and supply operations. Northamptonshire is also investing heavily in its telecommunications and broadband infrastructure.
The major ports of Felixstowe, Southampton, Liverpool and London Gateway are all within three hour’s drive and travel to London takes less than one hour by train.
75% of the UK’s population arewithin a two-hour drive
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Leading Logistics Companies
Choose Northamptonshire“Northamptonshire is key in terms of location for our organisation and its customers. GEM Logistics’ investment in a state-of-the-art £15 million depot in Raunds is testimony to the confidence we have in Northamptonshire’s superb distribution infrastructure and inspired investment proposition.
As exclusive UK distributor for companies such as Microsoft as well as the largest distributors in Europe for Logitech, it is essential for us to be part of a local logistics sector so ably supported and geared for growth.”
Frank RingBusiness Development ManagerGEM Logistics
“Northamptonshire has beenperfect for our business since 1865.We’re proud of a county which worksso well as a central location with roadand rail links connecting us to allcorners of the country.”
Ian BeattieManaging DirectorKnights of Old Group
“We have invested heavily in Northamptonshire and now operate nearly 1 million sq ft of strategic warehousing in the area, providing solutions to complex supply chain requirements for customers in the automotive, electronics, healthcare and retail sectors. Northamptonshire is a key location in the supply chain offering easy access throughout the UK and our logistics operations here form the backbone of our very successful UK business.” Ian VeitchManaging Director Yusen Logistics (UK) LtdPresident of the Freight Transport Association
“From the initial contact up to the current day, NEP has guided and supported us throughout. Having identified warehouse premises for us in Northamptonshire in 2011, they subsequently focused on our recruitment training and financial assistance requirements.
This helped us to provide our customers with incentives to grow and increase our opportunity to employ new staff. They also introduced us to other business networks and key Corby Borough Council staff. NEP will continue to be a very important part of our exciting journey.”
Peter AstburyHead of Business Development and MarketingAdvanced Supply Chain
How Can We Help?NEP’s Business Support Services
Recruitment and SkillsNEP’s Jobs Brokerage team is an innovative single point of contact for Northamptonshire’s employers and young people into work. The team guides and helps businesses (large and small) through the process of recruiting staff and apprentices. It has supported 350 young people into work in the last year.
Following a pilot with Knights of Old, NEP and Job Centre Plus designed an LGV training scheme which resulted in eight candidates being fully funded to take their licence. The scheme is being rolled out across Northamptonshire for logistics companies based in the county.
Financial Support NEP’s Growing Places programme provides capital loans to projects requiring infrastructure to unlock development. With a total pot of £5.8m, loans from the scheme will help provide long-term solutions to support new homes and jobs, and to stimulate economic growth across Northamptonshire.
Location and Planning NEP provides a single point of contact for all logistics, new investment and expansion enquiries. We will work with you to find the best solution for your business in Northamptonshire.
NEP is uniquely placed to offer guidance and practical assistance to logistics companies considering taking advantage of the Northamptonshire proposition.
A comprehensive programme of bespoke business support services have been designed specifically to support the logistics industry and to help it invest and prosper in Northamptonshire.
CHARLOTTE PATRICKNorthamptonshire Logistics Sector [email protected]
NEP’sIndustry Focus Groups
FOR MORE INFORMATION and/or to join any of the focus groups,contact: Charlotte Patrick, Northamptonshire Logistics Sector [email protected]
A number of innovative and proactive industry focus groups are run by NEP for the benefit of companies based in Northamptonshire .
Although extremely popular, the groups always welcome new members to benefit from a wide range of topics, debate about legislation, advice on energy-saving best practice, HR and so on.
CHARLOTTE PATRICKNorthamptonshire Logistics Sector [email protected]
Northamptonshire HR GroupA group for HR practioners in the county who meet to share the latest information and best practice relating to HR. The group also undertakes a yearly salary and benefits survey.
Northamptonshire Customer Services GroupThe group allows those in customer services to share best practice and knowledge concerning a comprehensive range of issues relating to customer services including social media.
Northamptonshire Environment GroupRegular items on the agenda of this groupinclude legislation updates, anaerobicdigestion and energy-saving best practice.
Northamptonshire High Energy Users GroupEssentially, the group is a self-help network of practitioners accountable for sustainability and energy reduction in the workplace. Shared experiences, knowledge gain, a debate on legislation and individual support towards achieving energy reduction and sustainability goals are some of the benefits.
Northamptonshire Health & Safety GroupThe group shares best practice and information on a wide range of topics related to Health & Safety. Past meetings have included a drama master class around behavioural safety, legislation updates and presentations from the HSE.
THE NORTHAirportsCoventry 15 miles
Birmingham International 27 miles
East Midlands 40 miles milesPortsLiverpool 145 milesRailBirmingham New Street 70 miles
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Key Available Sitesin the County
DIRFT II 2A rail-connected distribution site with planning consent for 2 million square feet of rail-served buildings, DIRFT II has one remaining plot that can accommodate a facility of up to 420,000 square feet. DIRFT II is located at Junction 18 of the M1 and has direct access to the west coast mainline.
www.prologis.co.uk/portfolio
Warth Park - RAUNDS 3An 80 acre Greenfield site, recently granted planning permission, forming Phase II of the established Warth Park scheme. Existing occupiers include Avery Dennison, Indesit, Robert Wiseman Dairies, Gem Distribution Limited. The distribution element of 70 acres will comprise three plots planned to accommodate buildings from 150,000 sq ft to 350,000 sq ft. Adjacent to the main arterial route (A45); 3.4 miles from the A14 to the east and 21 miles from the M1 to the west.
www.roxhill.co.uk
Prologis Park – KETTERING 1Prologis Park Kettering is a 2.2 million square feet business park with excellent transport links and a high quality labour pool. The two remaining development plots can accommodate buildings of 331,000 square feet and 170,000 square feet, subject to planning permission.
A prime distribution warehouse location adjacent to the M1 in Northampton providing immediate access to the national motorway network, primary consumer markets and a readily available workforce. A 6 acre site is available that can accommodate up to 104,000sq ft.
www.prologisparkpineham.co.uk
Logistics Property Partnership Corby is a new cross-docked logistics/industrial facility of 528,108 sq. ft. (49,063 sq. m) situated in a central location in Corby with fast access to the UK’s main transport infrastructure. With a range of unrivalled bespoke fit-out options and a superb specification, this unit brings performance and success together in perfect harmony.
www.lpp-uk.com/corby
CIRFT is a new 70 acre rail connected distribution development offering warehouses from 400,000 – 880,000 sq ft with up to 30m clear height. Size, configuration and height of units designed to suit specific tenant requirements. Cirft’s central location and self contained rail terminal makes it an ideal location for national and international distribution.
www.cirftcorby.com
To visit these sites or for more information on why Northamptonshire is the UK’s No. 1 location for logistics, please email David Burrows, NEP’s Inward Investment Manager [email protected] or visit www.northamptonshirelep.co.uk
