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AKW, providers of accessible showering and kitchen solutions, has announced plans to relocate its operational facilities to the Droitwich 170 development on the Berry Hill Industrial Estate, less than a mile from its current site.
The company has secured a 170,000sq ft modern, purpose-built facility, designed to support long-term growth.
The new facility has been designed with sustainability at its core, and has earned a BREEAM “Excellent” rating, incorporating low-carbon technologies, high-efficiency building materials and renewable energy generation.
Director of operations at AKW, John Carlisle, says: “Our new facility will enable us to bring AKW’s UK head office, warehousing and distribution under one roof. We will continue to remain firmly rooted in Droitwich but closer to the A38, just off the M5, with easy access to a great road network.”
As part of this transition, AKW has entered into a strategic partnership with Uniserve, the UK logistics and global trade management business. Uniserve will take responsibility for warehousing operations at the new site, enabling AKW to make the most effective use of the expanded facility whilst supporting demand across the business.
Relocation will take place on a phased basis, with the first phase focusing on logistics and warehouse operations, expected to be completed by mid-2026. Planning for the relocation of office-based functions will follow as part of the wider move.
