The landscape of modern warehousing is defined by its extremes. On one hand, the rise of mega-distribution centres demands macro-level engineering capable of maximising immense vertical footprints. On the other, boutique distributors and specialised merchants require micro-level precision, where every inch of a compact, ambient, or chilled environment must be carefully optimised. Navigating these vast differences in project size requires a rare blend of massive manufacturing power and personalised technical agility. In the UK, Dexion has mastered this balance, positioning itself as the ideal partner for all areas of the logistics industry by proving it is “large enough to cope and small enough to care.”
The Macro View: Massive Scale at Gateway 14
To understand Dexion’s ability to execute at the highest echelon of industrial logistics, one needs look no further than its work at The Range’s colossal 1.2 million-square-foot distribution facility at Gateway 14 in Stowmarket. Tasked with delivering a comprehensive, high-density storage solution from top to bottom, Dexion engineered an expansive infrastructure utilising its flagship P90 pallet racking system.
The scale of the project is breathtaking: Dexion installed 145,000 pallet positions across racking bays soaring 14.5 metres high and stretching 226 metres in length.
To accommodate the retailer’s diverse inventory—which ranges from bulky garden furniture to complex e-commerce fulfilment operations—the design seamlessly integrated 40,000 shelving positions via its LS3 system, erected two custom mezzanine floors, and built dedicated secure zones for high-value and dangerous goods. The Gateway 14 project highlights Dexion’s structural capability, deep product scope, and rapid-deployment design knowledge needed to handle the nation’s largest supply chain hubs.
The Micro View: Boutique Precision at Yapp Brothers
While mega-warehouses prove Dexion’s muscle, its work with Yapp Brothers, an esteemed family-run fine wine importer in Somerset, showcases its heart. Trading a charming but restrictive Victorian warehouse for a modern facility in Sparkford, Yapp Brothers needed a highly tailored approach. They required a layout that could store fragile, varied bottle formats and heavy mixed cases across both ambient and temperature-controlled private client archives.
Dexion’s UK team took the time to map out Yapp Brothers’ exact picking patterns and weight loads, deploying a customised P90 racking configuration outfitted with specialised boarding. This allowed the wine merchant to eliminate slow, manual case-by-case shifting, drastically accelerating fulfilment. Whether handling 145,000 pallets for a retail giant or engineering a damage-free system for rare vintages, Dexion treats every square metre with equal technical gravity.
A Multi-Channel Powerhouse Powered by Gonvarri
Dexion’s agility stems directly from its intentional evolution over recent years. Today, it operates as a multi-channel, multi-product manufacturer. Dexion has diversified its route to market, flawlessly supporting direct corporate clients, fast-growing online procurement channels, and a vital network of trade resellers.
Critically, Dexion supports both its direct and reseller channels with the same foundational manufacturing and localised support capabilities. In the UK, this includes in-house services like frame assembling and precise frame cutting, giving partners the flexibility to adapt components to exact site dimensions on short notice. Combined with exceptional customer support and deep-seated technical knowledge, partners and distributors are fully equipped to sell and install solutions with total confidence.
This comprehensive local capability is backed by massive industrial stability. Dexion is part of the Gonvarri Material Handling group, a premier pan-European engineering family. Being part of this global group gives Dexion immense financial backing, raw material security, and cross-border R&D capabilities, all while retaining the care, aftersales support, and structural adaptability that UK businesses rely on.
The Complete Lifecycle Partner
What truly solidifies Dexion as the industry’s ultimate partner is its commitment to the post-installation lifecycle. Warehouses are dynamic environments; safety regulations change, components experience wear, and business models shift. Dexion’s dedicated aftersales care ensures that systems are continually inspected, maintained, and adapted long after the initial handoff.
From the initial structural blueprint drafted by UK-based technical experts to the long-term protection of the steel infrastructure, Dexion delivers peace of mind. By blending global manufacturing muscle with localised, attentive service, Dexion remains uniquely qualified to help British businesses grow—proving that no project is too large to cope with, and no customer is too small to care for.
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