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Screwfix opens sixth distribution centre to support expansion

// Screwfix opens sixth distribution centre in Cheshire as part of expansion plans
// The new 370,000sq ft site will be ready for use by May

Screwfix has opened its sixth distribution centre in Cheshire to support the growing demand.

The new 370,000sq ft site will be ready for use by May and will service stores in the north and west of the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

It is expected to create 400 jobs in the area.


READ MORE: Screwfix increases target after opening 70 stores in 2021


The opening comes after a 2020/21 year in which Screwfix saw sales reach more than £2 billion and opened more than 38 new shops, taking its store network above 750 in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

“We are delighted to be working with Wincanton in opening a sixth distribution centre in Daresbury and the creation of 400 jobs in the north-west,” Screwfix supply chain and logistics director, Dan Monaghan said.

“The new site will ensure we have the logistics infrastructure to support our store expansion plan, click and collect service and ‘Screwfix Sprint’ our latest hyper convenience proposition.

“With 98% of the UK population within a 30-minute drive of a Screwfix store the latest site will ensure we can continue to provide our customers with the convenience and certainty they need.”

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