Purpose-built warehouse

The purpose built distribution centre at the company's principal manufacturing facility in Kidlington uses the latest technology, including wire guided forklift trucks.

Operating 24/7, the new facility will help ensure next day delivery for all products in the company's new 876 page catalogue, as well as acting as a hub for its European distribution centre network.

The warehouse was opened by Essentra plc chairman, Jeff Harris, who said: "This GBP7 million facility represents one of our largest investments in the UK, and provides much needed space for our rapidly expanding product range."

In line with the company's environmental commitment to the ISO 50001 energy management standard, the warehouse is equipped with low energy LED lighting in combination with motion sensors to minimise power consumption.

Essentra Components manufactures and supplies millions of small but essential components a year that play a critical enabling role in its customers' products. Typical parts include caps and plugs, feet and castors, and hinges and handles.