SUMMER 2022
warehousing
Lyreco strengthens its commitment in Ireland with new €34 million Dublin head office and regional distribution centre facility A move south west from Parkwest, Dublin 22 to Rathcoole, County Dublin has seen Lyreco, the distributor of workplace products and solutions substantially expand its Irish operation with a €34 million investment in new 50,000 sq.m headquarters. Lyreco’s Irish presence dates back to 1970, with the company celebrating over 50 years in Ireland. Lyreco Ireland currently employs 94 people and the opening of its new facility in Dublin is expected to create an additional 50 jobs. The business has the largest field-based sales force in the industry and its new premises will be the largest of its kind in Ireland, with innovative vertical storage technology and 50 percent additional capacity on site. During the official opening, guests, customers and media were given an exclusive tour of the new warehouse facility, heard from the management team on the future development of the Irish business and learned of the enhanced support to its customers. Commenting after cutting the tape, Michael Milward, Managing Director of Lyreco UK & Ireland said: “Today is a proud occasion for all the Lyreco team as we celebrate the continuation of our Irish journey with a fantastic new facility here in Rathcoole. We have come a long way over the past 50 years, and we are excited to continue our journey, delivering a great working
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day to businesses across the region. Our new premises are part of an ambitious expansion plan in Ireland that will see us increasing our partnerships with our customers, helping them to adapt to the changing face of how we all work and provide them with workplace solutions that help them to achieve their sustainability objectives too.” “By investing some €34 million, we are pledging our future to Ireland showing the depth of our ambition in this market. Expanding our business with our new facility will create more than 50 new jobs, while significantly expanding our range of partnerships with Irish producers. This will create added value and employment in the indigenous workplace solutions market, underscoring our contribution to the local economy. We have been quietly supporting and improving Irish businesses for the past half a century, but today’s announcement shows that we are ready to move onto the next level. Lyreco is here for the long
haul and we’re looking forward to playing our part in the transition to an exciting new way of working and doing business for the good of our people and our planet as demonstrated through our Lyreco Goodness approach,” he added. Lyreco is already one of Ireland’s foremost workplace solutions providers, partnering with both private and public sector clients in retail, industry, hospitality, healthcare, construction, and education, as well as satisfying the growing demand for home office and hybrid working. The company stocks over 7,000 products at its new Dublin distribution centre, with many available for next day delivery, and has access to over 3,000 additional products which are available for delivery within 48 hours. These products span 18 categories including general office stationery and supplies, cleaning and catering, hygiene and personal protective equipment, technology and much more. As part of its commitment to local communities, Lyreco is working
