Safe and Sound: Our Leading Warehouse Security

When it comes to warehouse storage, it’s the price, location and size that are likely to be your three most significant factors when sifting through your options. They are, of course, fundamental. However, it is undoubtedly worth adding a 4th factor to this mix at the top of your list.

Ensuring watertight security over the products you store will maintain confidence in your customers and clients, as well as avoiding any disruptions which might emerge from breaches to that security, let alone the loss of products. Most of all, it removes the anxiety which many can feel over product storage, and offers you and your colleagues peace of mind.

If you’ve previously had issues, or even encountered theft, then you can rest assured - the experience with our security system will be completely different.

Our leading security system means that we don’t just stop at closing the doors. Your products will be kept behind keypad locks, they’ll be monitored by security patrols, and we’ll keep an eye on them with our CCTV system - so whether it’s at our warehouse or yours, you’ll know that we never compromise on security.

Learn more about our leading warehouse security.

Hull gears up to become the storeroom of the nation in 2017

There has been an influx of UK businesses choosing to base their warehousing and logistics operation in Hull, thanks to the buzz surrounding the upcoming City of Culture year. Over the past few months we’ve found more national businesses are showing an interest in the city, thanks to the opportunities Hull 2017 will bring.

Warehousing space in the city is now at a premium, as more businesses recognise Hull’s strategic location for accessing the north and importing / exporting via the Humber ports. Chris Kirkwood, Earles Park CEO comments:

“The nation has finally woken up to the business opportunities here in Hull and discovered what we’ve known for a while. It’s a great place to base your logistics with its proximity to the UK’s busiest port network, which is widely regarded to be the gateway to Europe. Whether your business imports or exports, or simply needs good road links - Hull is the place to be.

“Whilst we’re experiencing a lot of interest in our services from national companies ahead of 2017, we’re also seeing our existing local clients doing well too. We’re well-placed to cope with the high demand and have the capacity to scale our operations up and down as necessary to fit with our clients’ needs.

“With the recent Brexit vote causing uncertainty in the economy, more businesses are looking to streamline their operation and ensure it’s as efficient as possible - especially those who trade with Europe. Investing in the right logistics location is essential and we’re delighted to see more businesses considering Hull as their base. It’s safe to say Hull is well on its way to becoming the storeroom of the nation!”

Things to consider when choosing a warehouse facility

When it comes to choosing a warehousing partner for your business, there are many different things to think about. Whilst cost will inevitably be a factor, it shouldn’t be your only consideration.

Storage and logistics is a strategic part of your business, so you need to ensure your warehousing partner adds value to your operation and helps to streamline your business.

Here are the top things you should consider when choosing a warehouse facility:

Location

This has to be one of the most important factors. Choosing the right location could help you to save money on transport costs and improve the efficiency of your operation. Do you need to be near a specific manufacturing facility? Do you need to be near a port? Is there a strategic location for your business? Get the right location and you could save valuable time and money.

Security

It goes without saying that you want your goods to be secure wherever you store them. Not all facilities offer the same levels of security so be sure to look into this before you choose. For example, we have security patrolled, key-pad locked, CCTV-monitored doors. We pride ourselves on having the very best, 24/7 security - no compromise. How does your current facility compare?

Do they offer extra services?

Aside from simply storing your goods, what else can your storage facility do for you? Do they offer fully-packaged services with pick, pack and despatch? Order processing and stock rotation? Just in time? Can they design and create bespoke warehousing solutions tailored to your business model? These services can all add value to your business and can’t be overlooked.

Flexibility

Your storage facility needs to scale with your requirements. If your business is growing, or has seasonal peaks and troughs, it’s vital that you can scale your warehousing function up or down as necessary.

Want to find out more about how we can streamline your warehousing and logistics? Get in touch.

There’s never been a better time to invest in Hull!

Earles Park CEO, Chris Kirkwood, has penned a rallying cry to encourage UK businesses to take advantage of the many opportunities in Hull:

“Hull has finally hit the World stage. The UK City of Culture celebrations are just around the corner, and looking at the recently published programme of events, thousands of new visitors will be descending on our fine city in 2017 to see our home-grown talent in action.

“This, combined with the fact our city is undergoing a renewables revolution, is why we’re urging UK businesses to start taking advantage of what Hull can offer them.

“In the past, I’ve heard Hull being called a “road to nowhere” and watched in dismay as it has been named one of the worst places to live, compared to “Hell” and being the butt of many jokes. However, times are certainly changing, and “outsiders” are starting to notice what those who live, work and play here have known for a long time: Hull is great!

“Road to nowhere? I don’t think so. We’re the gateway to Europe! The Port of Hull is one of the UK’s leading trading ports, handling a variety of goods from dry bulks and fresh produce to containers and general cargo. Hull’s motorway links are good too, with the North, South and Midlands easily-accessible. Manufacturers, retailers and supply chain firms importing and exporting to Europe simply couldn’t wish for a better location to be based.

“Businesses who supply the wind farm industry are discovering Hull is the place to be too, as the new Siemens blade factory is built at Green Port Hull. As we speak, there’s a generation of engineers being trained in the city to cater for this sector and help drive forward its growth.

“If you’re looking for a new strategic location for your business, I urge you to look in Hull’s direction. If you don’t, others will surely take advantage of the amazing benefits this city has to offer.”

If you’d like to find out more about locating your warehouse and logistics operation in Hull, get in touch today on 01482 222481 or take a look at what we do.

Earles Park launches new identity to attract businesses to Hull

Chris Kirkwood, CEO of Earles Park

We’re excited to announce we’ve recently launched a new brand identity and introduced a variety of new services to attract national businesses to our state of the art storage facility in Hull.

Working alongside key partners, Garness Jones and Keystore, we hope to encourage more firms to locate their logistics in the city who want to take advantage of Hull’s prime location as the ‘gateway to Europe’.

““We have over 30 years experience of securely handling the storage, warehousing and logistics for firms across the country, and are delighted to see our business reinvented with a new brand image.”

— Chris Kirkwood - CEO of Earles Park

“Earles Park is strategically placed next to Green Port Hull and King George Dock, making it an ideal location for local and national manufacturers and supply chain companies to import materials and export their goods to Europe. For example, it’s perfectly placed for those businesses who may eventually supply the new Siemens blade factory.”

We’ve teamed up with Garness Jones to market the facility both locally and nationally. David Garness, Managing Director of Garness Jones, takes up the story:

“There are so many opportunities for businesses in Hull with the rapidly growing renewables industry and City of Culture year fast approaching. Hull is a city on the up and there has never been a better time to invest in this area. Earles Park is in a great location for local businesses who have run out of room and need more storage space, as well as national companies who are looking for a logistics base in the north.”

Clients who store their goods with Earles Park can choose to lease space, or enlist the help of our partner, Keystore, which provides a fully managed service from picking and packing to delivering and re-stocking.

As well as our existing warehouse, we also offer our clients a new, bespoke property development service. Our very own architects and contractors work alongside clients to design, build and renovate bespoke warehousing developments according to their exact requirements - whatever the business, whatever the size.

Chris Kirkwood continues:
“Getting the warehouse and logistics aspect of a business right is essential to creating a faster supply chain, fewer lorry miles and giving a better service to customers. This is why we’re using our 30 years of expertise to help manufacturing and supply firms create warehousing and storage facilities that are entirely based on their business needs. Whether it’s a new purpose-built warehouse development or upgrading of an existing site, we’ll ensure it works efficiently and seamlessly.”