Carlsberg Britvic announced as first occupier at West Midlands Interchange logistics hub

• Construction of new purpose-built facility at the West Midlands Interchange will commence later this year. 

• New depot will drive Carlsberg Britvic’s future growth and operational excellence. 

Carlsberg Britvic has been announced as the first occupier at the West Midlands Interchange (WMI), a £2 billion new national logistics hub currently being developed by global real estate investor, developer and manager Oxford Properties and Logistics Capital Partners (LCP). Carlsberg Britvic will invest £4 million in its new depot at the site, forming an exciting new milestone in its growth strategy.  

Strategically located at Junction 12 of the M6 north of Wolverhampton, and just under 10 miles from the company’s current Wolverhampton depot, the 222,000 sq ft new unit will support Carlsberg Britvic’s ambitions for its UK logistics footprint, while laying the foundation for future growth.  

Operations and deliveries from Carlsberg Britvic’s current depot will continue as normal while the new site is under construction. Following the opening of the new depot at WMI, expected in Q4 2026, the logistics operations in Wolverhampton will transfer fully to the new facility as part of a managed transition.  

The new depot, purpose-built to Carlsberg Britvic’s requirements, will feature state-of-the-art facilities and will support the company’s growing logistics needs. Designed with a focus on energy efficiency and building performance, the depot is targeting a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ standard and will be a Net Zero Carbon Aligned building based on the pilot UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard, while the roofs will be 100% optimised for PV panels.  

This latest development adds to Carlsberg Britvic’s continued investment in its UK operations. The company, formed in 2024 through the merger of Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company and Britvic plc in the UK, has already committed over £6 million to upgrading its Burton Brewery. 

Paul Davies, CEO of Carlsberg Britvic, said: “This investment underscores our long-term commitment to strengthening our operations and enhancing service to our customers. The new facility will be a massive investment in the region, providing a new base for our depot team in Wolverhampton. 

“The West Midlands Interchange provides an ideal location for our new depot, enabling us to future-proof our logistics infrastructure and build for sustainable growth.”  

Minister for Investment Baroness Poppy Gustafsson CBE said: “The UK is open for business and Carlsberg Britvic’s major investment is the latest vote of confidence in our economy, delivering economic growth and showing our Plan for Change is working. 

“This new logistics depot in the West Midlands will not only boost the UK’s logistics sector but help deliver the long-term, stable growth that supports skilled jobs and raises living standards across the UK." 

James Markby, Managing Partner at LCP, said: “Our agreement with Carlsberg Britvic demonstrates the wider confidence in the strategic success of West Midlands Interchange. 

“We are happy that Carlsberg Britvic share our commitment to sustainability, supporting its commitment to achieving net zero carbon value chain emissions by 2040 through its long-term sustainability programme. 

“The WMI site is set to become the country’s most significant rail served logistics development and will become a crucial component of the UK’s strategic freight network. It will be key to decarbonising UK logistics and supporting the country’s wider net zero aspirations. 

“WMI will also make a significant contribution to the local economy, creating 8500 direct jobs and boosting opportunities for people in South Staffordshire, the Black Country, the West Midlands, and other surrounding areas.  

“We look forward to announcing more occupiers in future months.” 

Robin Everall, Head of Development at Oxford Properties, added: “Attracting Carlsberg Britvic as the first occupier at West Midlands Interchange is a significant milestone for the project, underlining the quality of the offer we are creating and the importance of its location. The bringing together of the UK’s largest multi-beverage supplier and one of the most important logistics developments in the country will deliver a significant boost to the regional and national economy.  

“Demand for sustainable and well-connected logistics space continues to significantly outstrip supply and our investment here exemplifies Oxford’s strong conviction in relation to the logistics sector, our continued positive view on the UK as a place to invest and our commitment to ESG.” 

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Notes to editors: 

About Carlsberg Britvic 

Carlsberg Britvic is a beverage powerhouse and home to some of the UK’s most iconic and popular beers and soft drinks. The business is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and Carlsberg Group’s largest market by revenue. 

Carlsberg Britvic’s varied and unparalleled portfolio offers brilliant drinks to excite consumers everywhere, whatever their taste. In beer, its portfolio ranges from Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Ice Tea and Rockstar Energy. 

Its strong national footprint includes six production facilities and a logistics operation with 16 depots servicing customers across the UK. With strong values, proud heritage and great ambitions, the business is committed to delivering outstanding service, investing in its people, and innovating to benefit communities and the planet. 

For more information on Carlsberg Britvic, visit CarlsbergBritvic.co.uk 

About Oxford Properties Group  

Oxford Properties Group ("Oxford") is a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager. Established in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies manage approximately C$80 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford's owned portfolio encompasses logistics, office, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences, credit and hotels in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. A thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world's most active developers with over 70 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario's municipal employees.  

For more information on Oxford, visit www.oxfordproperties.com 

About Logistics Capital Partners (LCP)   

LCP is a top ranked pan-European logistics development and asset management platform, founded by James Markby, Kristof Verstraeten, and Andrea Benvenuti.  The group is established across Europe, with offices and projects in seven countries (Italy, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, UK, Luxembourg, and Spain), with strong relationships and projects on behalf of corporate occupier clients including Amazon, Kering, and XPO etc. Currently, LCP has planned construction pipeline of 16 million sq. ft, totalling approximately £3 billion of value, and additionally manages a further 1 million sqm (10 million sq. ft) of income producing logistics assets totalling a further £900 million of assets under management, all managed on behalf of a range of global institutional capital partners.   

LCP is known for its commitment to sustainable development and design, having recently developed a 1.8 million sq. ft facility that was accredited “embedded carbon neutral”, making it the first in mainland Europe to have achieved this. They have also developed a further 1.7 million sq. ft with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum Rating, one of the most highly respected green building rating systems in the world and making their project one of the highest rated buildings in Europe. Practically speaking it also was able to produce more sustainable power than the building consumed. 

For more information on Logistics Capital Partners, visit www.logisticscapitalpartners.com 

About West Midlands Interchange (WMI) 

West Midlands Interchange will be the one of the largest, most environmentally conscious logistics developments in the UK, designed to meet the demands of today’s modern occupier, but also to support jobs, skills and training for the local community.  

The WMI is set to become the UK’s most significant rail served logistics development. The site offers up to 8 million square feet of prime logistics facilities, spanning 734 acres, west of J12 of the M6 in South Staffordshire.  

Oxford Properties and LCP have designed WMI to connect directly to the West Coast Main Line, one of the country’s principal rail freight routes. This will ensure it becomes a crucial component of the UK’s strategic freight network and allow for seamless connectivity across the UK and internationally via ports and airports. 

To find out more about the West Midlands Interchange development, please visit https://www.westmidlandsinterchange.co.uk/ 

Contact: edward.halliday@carlsbergbritvic.co.uk

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