Hermes has confirmed it is to build an automated parcel distribution hub in Rugby. The £31 million development – a 270,000 square foot Midlands Super Hub – will have the capacity to process up to 1.1 million parcels every day and will increase the company’s overall parcel processing capacity by 45 per cent, as well as creating more than 200 new permanent jobs.
Work on the facility commenced earlier this week under the supervision of Hermes CEO Carole Woodhead and Chief Operating Officer Martijn de Lange. The delivery specialist will work together with site developer Roxhill and contractor Winvic during the construction of the hub, which is anticipated to officially open in August of next year.
Carole Woodhead, CEO at Hermes, said: “As work begins at our new facility in Rugby, we are embarking on an exciting new chapter in the history of Hermes that will ensure we can continue to provide retailers with world-class services and solutions. The hub’s enormous throughput capability and built-in flexibility will help to future proof our business whilst also ensuring we are in the very best position to grow alongside our clients.”
News of the investment comes after Hermes enjoyed its busiest and most efficient peak season to date. Throughout December the delivery firm processed 30.3 million parcels, representing a 24 per cent increase on the previous year. The record-breaking peak season followed a successful Black Friday period, with Hermes processing 8.2 million parcels in the week following the major retail event.
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