Hundreds of jobs have been created after brewing giant Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (CMBC) acquired the lease on a 40,000sq ft warehouse in Runcorn.
The firm, created last year out of a joint venture between the firms' brewing operations, said the news is part of a strategic move to create a national in-house secondary logistics network.
The unit, at Zip56 Preston Brook, close to the M56 and M6, will link to other depots in Cardiff and the South East - alongside ten existing depots to serve on-trade customers around the UK.
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Knight Frank acted for CMBC and partner Sam Royle said the new network of depots will create around 200 jobs across multiple locations, with CMBC investing in a fleet of 100 new energy efficient HGV vehicle and vans.
He said: “The company previously operated a dual secondary logistics network with an in-house network previously operated by Marston’s while Carlsberg outsourced its requirements to DHL Tradeteam.
"They have taken the decision to consolidate this into one in-house network and the Runcorn location was key to this plan. We are pleased to have been able to source a prime site that perfectly suits their needs."
Unit 1 at Zip 56 will provide 37,092 sq ft of refurbished warehouse space, yard areas and ground and first floor offices.
Will Kenyon at B8 Real Estate acted on behalf of the landlord Logicor.
