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SYSCO BELFAST
FEATURING NORTHERN IRELAND’S LARGEST NATURAL REFRIGERANT SYSTEM, THE 204,000SQFT SITE WILL SUPPORT NEXT-DAY DELIVERY OF 10,000 FOOD PRODUCTS… Heron Bros delivers an advanced foodservice distribution hub
Heron Bros has completed a new £50m advanced distribution hub for Sysco at Nutts Corner Commercial Park. This is the second major development within Heron Bros’ 56-acre commercial park, following construction of the adjacent Cosentino facility completed in 2018. The new purpose-built distribution facility will support next-day delivery of over 10,000 food products and includes a large yard area for Sysco’s distribution fleet. Mark Lee, Chief Executive of Sysco Ireland, said, “This new, state-of-the-art facility at Nutts Corner represents a strategically important location, giving us excellent connectivity to serve our customers and further grow our business.
“The development is a key part of our business strategy in Northern Ireland and will also ensure that we grow our business responsibly.” Delivered by Heron Bros over a 23-month construction period, the design-and-build project includes 204,000sqft of ambient and refrigerated warehousing spanning a temperature range of -20°C to +4°C. The comprehensive development also includes two office blocks, lorry docks, a van-loading dock, plant spaces, an external yard, car parking, truck wash, refuelling station and wastewater treatment works. Adam Currie, Heron Bros Project Manager, said, “This project shows our ability to deliver complex, large-scale industrial developments to the highest standards.
“Through careful planning and a strong focus on quality, we delivered a facility that supports our client’s need for efficient, reliable operations.” Heron Bros’ expertise in temperature- controlled environments was evident in the sophisticated freezer envelope design. Rather than constructing a traditional freezer room within the building, the company’s innovative approach integrated the freezer walls and ceiling into the main building envelope, maximising available space for pallet racking and supporting seamless operations. The contractor’s technical team designed and installed thermal breaks in the steel stanchions at ground level to maintain
“Heron Bros leads the industry in delivering technically-demanding projects that combine operational excellence with sustainable innovation.”
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