Just-in-time solution for steel fabricators
PD Ports is supporting customer Barrett Steel through a period of growth with the build of a 200,000 sq ft dedicated steel distribution centre at its Groveport site in North Lincolnshire.
THIS MARKS the start of a new long-term contract that will take the partnership into 2040 and beyond.
The warehouse has been instrumental for both parties in continuing to realise their shared sustainability targets – it is the first building in the UK to be constructed in ‘XCarb’ steel – steel made using 100% recycled content and 100% renewable energy – supplied by fellow PD Ports customer, ArcelorMittal. It is also primed to be upgraded with the addition of solar panels in the future.
The £10 million facility will support the expansion of Barrett’s footprint on the Humber and will be further boosted by additional investment from the port operator to double the size of its dedicated transport fleet.
Barrett Steel group purchasing director, says: “This new facility will increase our capacity and ability to offer a just in time solution for steel fabricators across the UK.
“Being able to deliver the project using a low embodied carbon, the first of its kind in the UK, not only demonstrates our commitment to our own net zero goals but also showcases a tangible solution to the questions around sustainability currently facing the industry.
“We are delighted to be continuing our longstanding relationship with PD Ports on this ground-breaking project.”
