Rolls-Royce handed keys to state-of-the-art warehouse facility

Engineering giant Rolls-Royce has been handed the keys to a new state-of-the-art warehouse facility in Derby, which will support its manufacturing operations.

The bespoke storage facility, which offers almost 150,000 sq ft of space, is located at Indurent Park Derby – a new 50-acre industrial hub for high-tech R&D and manufacturing and logistics, which is being created by Indurent on land adjacent to Pride Park and Wyvern Retail Park.

It will support the manufacturing operation of Rolls-Royce Submarines, which is doubling the size of its nearby Raynesway site after landing a deal to supply nuclear power plants for AUKUS submarines.

Terry Meighan, infrastructure director at Rolls-Royce Submarines, said: “The project was delivered on time and on budget but, most importantly, it was done safely.

“This facility is key to delivering our wider site redevelopment work and is the first of our significant builds to be completed.”

Rob Richardson, development director at Indurent, said: “We are extremely proud to complete and hand over this state-of-the-art facility for Rolls-Royce, a globally renowned company which is at the forefront of innovation in manufacturing.”

Indurent Park Derby is already home to major international companies, including heating technology firm Vaillant and medical technology company Getinge, which has established a Global Centre of Excellence for Chemistry at the park alongside its UK headquarters.

Car manufacturer Kia has also established its national base for training and development associated with its range of electric vehicles at Indurent Park Derby.

Indurent is a leading developer and operator of industrial and logistics space across the UK.

Rolls-Royce’s 148,000 sq ft state-of-the-art warehouse facility at Indurent Park Derby has been built to the highest sustainability standards, achieving a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ accreditation and an EPC A+ rating for energy efficiency.

The Indurent team worked closely with Rolls-Royce throughout the design and build process, with the specification being adapted to meet the firm’s exact needs, including enhanced floor loading three times greater than a standard floor, the installation of a single 12-metre-high door and 100-ton capacity crane for the movement of valuable heavy parts.

The facility is equipped with 1MV of power with solar panels installed across the roof space for on-site power generation to reduce energy costs.

Indurent has also overseen the delivery and installation of bespoke climate control and lighting systems to the warehouse.

Mr Richardson said: “The arrival of Rolls-Royce to Indurent Park Derby adds to the cluster of high-tech R&D and manufacturing businesses in Derby and underlines that the development of versatile industrial and logistics space, with the availability of a large amount of power, is critical for supporting high-growth sectors, creating a diverse mix of employment and boosting local economies.”