Work begins on 361,000 sq ft distribution unit
Construction has started on site for Premier Farnell’s 361,000 sq ft distribution unit at Logic Leeds.
The warehouse build, which will be the largest ever warehouse development in Leeds, is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year. The main contractor is Derbyshire-based Bowmer and Kirkland. Logic Leeds is Muse Development’s flagship site.
Nick Wilkins, chief supply chain officer for Premier Farnell, said: “This warehouse will become the largest distribution centre in the Premier Farnell group and a hub for future growth, allowing us to target new opportunities from right here in Leeds.
“As our business grows and we take our place within the Avnet ecosystem, increased distribution capacity coupled with the latest technology means our customers can continue to rely on us to deliver products when they need them. This is a significant investment for Premier Farnell and we are delighted to be continuing our long-established presence in Yorkshire as we look forward to the future.”
James Scott, development director at Muse, added: “Premier Farnell is a worldwide player in the electronics distribution industry and its decision to come to Logic Leeds is a testament to the qualities of our development. Premier Farnell’s building is going to be an important addition to a site which already boasts a number of other high-profile occupiers, including Amazon and John Lewis Partnership.”
Councillor Richard Lewis of Leeds City Council said it was great news that Premier Farnell was remaining in Leeds, protecting hundreds of jobs that could otherwise have been lost from the city.
Roger Marsh, chair of the Leeds City Region Local Enterprise Partnership, said: “Our key industrial sectors are changing rapidly and the ability to embrace and adopt fast emerging digital technology and the Internet of Things, whereby computing devices are embedded in everyday objects to send and receive data, will improve our productivity and define our future economic identity.”
The marketing agents for Logic Leeds are the Leeds offices of Carter Towler and Knight Frank. Cushman and Wakefield acted for Premier Farnell.
