Warehousing New DC for Lyreco

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 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

towards a strict set of environmental and social targets including zero waste to landfill by 2025 - the Irish premises boasts 98 percent zero waste to landfill currently. This aligns with the company’s global pledge to achieve a circular economy, with products and solutions being up-cycled, re-used, and producing no waste.

The growth of Lyreco’s Irish division also supports the general Lyreco Goodness approach, an initiative that gives the company the opportunity to clearly communicate its ambitions, objectives, and priorities on social value, sustainability and wellbeing. Lyreco continuously strives to have a positive impact on all its beneficiaries, making economic, social, environmental, and cultural responsibilities a priority in everything it does.

Michael Walby, Lyreco Ireland’s Country Head of Sales explained: “We have a great team here in Ireland and we work extremely hard across the business to minimise our social and environmental impact. We’re committed to demonstrating Lyreco Goodness in everything we do, which helps us maintain our position as a sector leader in sustainability. Our Lyreco Goodness philosophy includes our commitment to our employee wellbeing responsibilities and CSR strategies which is supported through multiple initiatives such as our charity partnership with Pieta House and our Microbusiness Support Programme. We want to ensure that Lyreco continues to be an industry leader and an employer of choice. The opening of our new head office and distribution centre will support these goals and facilitate further strong growth.”

Last year, as part of the company’s UK and Ireland subsidiary, Lyreco delivered more than two million orders to some 47,000 customers at 226,000 addresses. The expansion of the company’s Irish operation is expected to contribute to a doubling of sales turnover in the next two to three years, confirming Lyreco’s commitment to the Irish market.

Text: Jarlath Sweeney – editor@fleet.ie

Safety Storage Efficiency Safety Storage Efficiency

Whether you handle lawn & garden supplies, building supplies, palletized goods, engineered floor, wall and roof structural Manage your warehouse logistics more safely and more productively using less space with components, Combilift has the solution Aisle Master. with guaranteed improved storage capacity, safer product handling and increased productivity. • Safer product handling • Optimised production space • Improved storage capacity • Increased productivity & output • combilift.comEnhanced profits