At Fagan & Whalley, we take immense pride in our facilities and our ability to evolve and adapt to serve our customers’ ever-changing needs. Today, we’re excited to give you an inside look into a cornerstone of our operations – our Burnley Bridge warehouse.
A brief history of Burnley Bridge
Incorporated into our operations in May 2017, Burnley Bridge is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility that spans 92,000 sq ft with a height of 17m.
The journey began with a comprehensive design and build project. After receiving the keys to this new custom-built warehouse, we spent five months kitting it out with high-bay pallet racking and wire-guided semi-automated VNA trucks. The goal was clear: to enhance our logistic capabilities and address the growing need for warehousing among clients.
Finally, in September 2017, we opened the warehouse to coincide with our 90th-anniversary celebrations. This marked a significant milestone in Fagan & Whalley’s history, commemorating a nine-decade-long legacy within the industry and demonstrating our renewed commitment to growth, innovation and progress.
Burnley Bridge is now a central hub in our logistics network.
Prime location and transport links
- On junction 9 of the M65
- 15 minutes from the M66
- 5 minutes from Fagan & Whalley’s HQ
The strategic location of Burnley Bridge, situated on Junction 9 of the M65 and just a short distance from the M66, ensures fast and efficient transport of goods to all corners of the country.
The site is also located just five minutes up the road from our HQ in Padiham, which allows our team to respond quickly and maintain a strong line of communication between our departments.
Capabilities and Certifications
- 14,500 racked pallets
- AA-grade BRCGS certifications
- Soil Association Stamp of Approval
Boasting a capacity of 14,500 racked pallets, Burnley Bridge is a crucial component in our storage and replenishment capabilities – helping us provide unparalleled service to our valued clients. Thanks to its expansive size and modern design, the site provides various industries with exemplary storage, transport and distribution services.
Yet, it shines particularly in accommodating the distinctive needs of the food and beverage sector. With our AA-grade BRCGS (BRC) and Soil Association stamp of approval, Burnley Bridge meets the stringent standards for safe storage and transportation of organic food goods and beverages.
We caught up with Kieron Craggs, Burnley Bridge Warehouse Manager, to find out more about the kind of clients we currently serve…
“There’s a real variety of clients that we cater to here at Burnley Bridge, but thanks to the various top-tier certificates we’ve acquired, we attract a great number of food and beverage clients.
“One key strength of Burnley Bridge is the flexibility we provide. We’re more than a simple storage facility; we’re able to offer a complete replenishment and dispatch service – with the facilities to provide pick and pack services that are entirely flexible to meet our client’s requirements.”
“It’s this adaptability that makes Burnley Bridge such an invaluable asset in our operations and allows us to deliver a truly personalised service that sets us apart from the rest.”
The people powering Burnley Bridge
Beyond the impressive certifications and capabilities, it goes without saying that the heart of our Burnley Bridge warehouse is the fantastic team that ensures our operations run smoothly.
Kieron explains, “We’ve got an incredible team at Burnley Bridge, and we couldn’t be more grateful for them. We’re a close-knit family of 23 colleagues, comprising of warehouse floor staff, trainers, admin and management – and we all work tirelessly to ensure smooth and successful round-the-clock operations,”
“Occasionally, visitors are taken aback by the compact size of our team handling such a vast warehouse – yet we’re firm believers in the principle that ‘too many cooks spoil the broth’. By maintaining such streamlined operations, we can guarantee peak efficiency and excellence for all our clients while empowering our team.
“We take immense pride in creating a work environment that values each member of our team and strikes a balance between a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and efficient operations.”
Sustainability and green initiatives
- Saved over 3,345.2kg of CO2 from the atmosphere
- Reduced carbon emissions by 33.75%
Finally, at Fagan & Whalley, we are committed to continuously reducing our carbon footprint and striving towards a greener future – and Burnley Bridge has been no exception to these goals.
Since integrating our Linde Material Handling forklifts last November, we’re pleased to have reduced our CO2 emissions by a fantastic 33.75% compared to our previous generation of equipment, saving over 3,345.2kg of CO2 from the atmosphere. Check out our previous blog on this here.
Fagan & Whalley – Complete Logistics Solutions
Fundamentally, with a capacity of 14,500 racked pallets, Burnley Bridge is more than just a warehouse. It is a crucial component of our logistics operations and instrumental in helping us provide unparalleled service to our valued clients.
For an insight into our Frontier Park facilities, check out our previous blog here. Alternatively, give us a call on 01292 771983 if we can help with your warehousing and logistics needs.
