By Greg Wright

Published 14th Mar 2023, 07:17 BST

The new 260,000 sq. ft. building for PHOENIX Group at Wakefield Hub will serve the NHS and pharmacies across the UK, providing a boost to the 250m packs of medication the company delivers each year.

A joint venture partnership between developers, HBD and Yorkcourt, Wakefield Hub is one of the largest regeneration projects of its kind in the North of England.

Jackie Jones, Director of Supply Chain at PHOENIX, said: “This is a first for PHOENIX, we have never developed a purpose-built distribution site, it’s an incredibly exciting time. Over the last few years PHOENIX has seen double digit growth and our new Wakefield site gives an enormous opportunity for growth as well as driving job opportunities for Wakefield and the locality.”

Construction work has been completed on a major medical distribution centre at Wakefield Hub

Tom Wheldon, Director and Head of Region at HBD, said: “We’re pleased to be able to welcome PHOENIX Group to Wakefield Hub, its new purpose-built base coupled with unrivalled access to the motorway network will no doubt prove a successful new location as it targets further growth.”

Scott Mackie, Director at Yorkcourt, said: “PHEONIX is an excellent addition to Wakefield Hub and their choice to open here, along with the successful forward funding agreement with clients of Abrdn, is not only a vote of confidence in the scheme but in the region as a place to invest. It’s very positive news for the city.”

Built by contractor GMI Construction on behalf of the JV, the new building includes solar PV panels and 46 electric car charging bays.

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