Independent drinks wholesaler LWC has opened its “most sustainable and advanced” depot as it looks to expand its infrastructure to meet customer demand.
The new 74,500 sq ft site in Knowsley, Merseyside, is more than double the size of LWC’s previous Widnes-based depot.
The wholesaler said the site, which looks to drive operational efficiency and reduce its environmental impact, follows more than a decade of steady growth in the region, with rising demand from local hospitality customers.
It will enable LWC to hold more stock locally, improve product availability and streamline delivery operations.
The site has also been built to BREEAM Excellent Standard, which is one of the UK’s highest ratings for sustainable building design and is LWC’s most environmentally advanced facility.
The depot features a 211 kWp solar PV system paired with 300 kWh of battery storage, which is expected to supply over 55% of the site’s electricity needs and will help to avoid 40,000kg of CO2 emissions annually.
The investment forms part of LWC’s wider ESG strategy, which includes reducing emissions across its distribution network, investing in low-carbon technologies, and embedding more sustainable practices to its day-to-day operations.
"This new depot is a big step forward for our team and our customers," said LWC Merseyside depot manager Scott Brady. "It gives us the space, systems, and sustainability credentials to support the region's hospitality sector with greater efficiency, faster turnaround, and even better service."
LWC MD Ebrahim Mukadam added: "We're proud to be investing in Knowsley – not only as a distribution hub, but as a community. This depot reflects the way we want to grow: responsibly, sustainably, and always with the customer at the centre."
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