Flat pack boost

SWEDISH furniture and home decoration multinational, Ikea, is set to invest €60 million in its logistics centre in Antequera over the next 18 months.

The investment will position the centre at the forefront of Ikea’s logistics in Andalucia, where it is expected it will serve the entire regional market with an estimated delivery of 400,000 orders a year direct to the homes of its customers.

The company’s commitment to strengthening logistics in Spain also includes the opening of new centres in Illescas (Toledo) and San Sebastian de los Reyes (Madrid) and the reinforcement of the logistics capacity of its own shops. The total investment of €90 million is expected to lead to the creation of 450 new direct jobs.