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This week marks an exciting development in our future plans, with the announcement of a new long-term partnership with logistics experts, Ace Express Freight. As part of this collaboration, a brand-new site will be developed just off the M1 at Blakes Cross, North County Dublin, which will serve as the future centre for our logistics and distribution operations in Ireland.
Location wise, we’re not going far, the new 8-acre site at Turvey, Blakes Cross is closer to Dublin, just 13km from our current base in Balbriggan. As well as a logistics centre, the site will also include modern state-of-the-art offices and dedicated space for a new Wavin Academy – an innovative training centre, that will allow industry professionals to discover Wavin’s building and infrastructure solutions and learn about new products and technologies.
Commenting on the announcement, Commercial Director for Wavin UK & Ireland, Michael O’Donohoe, said, “this is an exciting new chapter for Wavin in Ireland and we are delighted to be partnering with the trusted expertise of Ace Express Freight to enhance our logistics capabilities. We are also pleased to be investing in new innovative spaces for our offices and customer training and experience centre, where we can create a great environment for collaboration. We are confident that these initiatives will set solid foundations for us to grow our Irish business well into the future."
Philip Tracey, CEO of Ace Express Freight, stated, "we are delighted that Wavin has chosen us as their partner for this major development. This initiative will increase our warehouse and logistics space to over 500,000 square feet in the Fingal area, significantly enhancing our operational capacity. Once completed, this facility will not only support Wavin's growth but also contribute to the local economy and job creation. We look forward to collaborating closely on this exciting project and driving mutual success.”
Work on the site is expected to commence in the summer and the new site is expected to be operational by mid-2026 and we’ll look forward to keeping you updated of its progress.
