Thermotraffic expands Wrexham cold store with first automated warehouse
Thermotraffic has added 19,300 pallet positions at its Wrexham temperature-controlled distribution centre, taking total site capacity to about 33,150 pallets.
Nichirei Logistics Group reported on 5 October 2026 that its UK subsidiary Thermotraffic expanded its Wrexham Distribution Centre on 28 September. The new building adds storage capacity for approximately 19,300 pallets (48,000 tonnes), bringing total capacity across the expanded and existing buildings to approximately 33,150 pallets (77,000 tonnes). The company says the expansion is its first automated warehouse and supports temperature-controlled services for food manufacturers and retailers, including thawing and freezing meat products. Capacity and operational claims are from the company announcement.
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- Nichirei Logistics Group / Thermotraffic Ltd.
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- 5 Oct 2026
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