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Construction Begins on Greggs’ National Distribution Centre

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This week, representatives from Greggs, Northamptonshire County Council, and main contractor TSL Projects convened with Tritax Big Box Developments at Symmetry Park Kettering to participate in a steel signing ceremony.

Strategically located at Junction 9 off the A14, the new facility encompasses 311,551 square feet. It has been meticulously designed to achieve a minimum BREEAM ‘Very Good’ standard and an EPC A rating, ensuring compliance with Net Zero Carbon in Construction requirements.

Furthermore, Tritax Big Box Developments has obtained planning permission for an additional 100,000 square feet of floor space, paving the way for future expansion.

Greggs, which operates over 2,500 stores across the UK and employs more than 32,000 staff members, anticipates that the facility will be operational in the first half of 2027, contingent on approval.

“We’re incredibly excited to bring our people on site for the first time and see our new distribution centre start to take shape,” stated Greggs supply chain director Kuldip Bains, who recently joined the firm from Bakkavor.

“Only by investing in our people and in our assets will we achieve our growth ambitions of increasing our number of shops from 2,600 to in excess of 3,500 and increase our ability to directly supply ambient and chilled products to our customers.”

Meanwhile, director at Tritax Big Box Developments, Jonathan Wallis, remarked: “Greggs is a highly valued client and we are thrilled to be working with them to expand their plans.”

“With construction underway, we plan to complete the build by September 2025, with Greggs becoming fully operational in 2027. This project showcases the myriad benefits of investing in sites, subsequently enhancing local infrastructure and job opportunities.”

Symmetry Park Kettering also hosts Iron Mountain, a US-based data center storage provider, which has occupied a 313,000 square foot unit since 2023.

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