Henderson Foodservice invests £16 million in new warehouse

Henderson Foodservice has unveiled a new £16 million warehouse facility as part of an ongoing      re-development of Henderson Group’s Mallusk complex which began back in 2010. 

The Foodservice team accelerated the move to the 190,000 square foot ambient and chilled distribution centre to support the hospitality sector as it rolled out a phased opening to the public with the easing of lockdown restrictions.

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The new larger storage facility has enabled Henderson Foodservice to offer their customers an expanded product range with greater efficiencies in terms of goods in, order processing and picking, providing an overall enhanced supplier and customer experience.

Design and build has also incorporated the latest sustainability and energy efficiency techniques including maximisation of natural light in work areas and any artificial lighting installed is photo and movement sensitive.  Other features include a state of the art charging optimiser for all mechanical handling equipment and an energy optimised refrigeration system. Packaging waste is recycled or reused whilst food wastage is minimised and any generated is processed for re-use via an anaerobic digestion plant for gas production.
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During the pandemic in 2020, acquisitioned companies BD Foods and Foodco were integrated into Henderson Foodservice operations at Mallusk generating an increased product range which required improved storage facilities. Facilitated by an experienced project team the move was undertaken during the reopening of outdoor dining, despite the pressures from increased orders and customers returning.  Multi-site processes were implemented and a new version of the warehouse management system was made operational with no impact or interruption to customers, order fulfilment or continuity of supply.