16 June, 2023

Beumer Expands UK Customer Base

Posted on 16 June, 2023 by David Priestman

Codept, the logistics integration specialist backed by Beumer Group, has signed a new UK customer, Kammac Limited. Kammac is one of the UK’s fastest growing fulfilment businesses, with 10 fulfilment sites already, with plans to expand to twice that number. Kammac will be using Codept’s platform to help its B2B and new D2C e-commerce customers onboard faster and to deliver a robust and scalable integration solution that the market demands.

“Kammac is an excellent addition to our stable of UK based 3PLs“, says Felix Ostwald, co-founder of Codept. “Its expertise and experience are clear through its rapid growth, and the investment to support its growth in the burgeoning D2C market underscores its commitment to this market.”

Codept brings businesses together, giving both retailers and logistics partners immediate access to real-time information. Through its scalable integration platform, the logistics start-up seamlessly connects online retailers with logistics service providers. 3PLs quickly onboard new merchants in no time and streamline operations – it only takes a single connection. With one easy-to-use interface, Codept reduces the IT effort for merchants’ onboarding by up to 80 per cent. 3PLs can start shipping knowing their contracts will be upheld, and e-tailers can carry on selling knowing their orders will get fulfilled. “With this single connection, we can streamline our customers’ integration processes. Costs and lead times can be optimised”, Codept’s other co-founder Jonas Grunwald explains. “Our platform closes the gap between ERP, warehouse management and shop systems, creating frictionless processes.”

Using the Codept platform Kammac can speed up merchant onboarding by more than half and reduce IT costs by up to 80 per cent. The fulfilment process is also significantly streamlined. Ged Carabini, COO of Kammac, states: “We are growing so rapidly in the Direct-to-Consumer arena, and Codept provides an ideal technology platform to support this growth.”

Codept, founded in 2019 by Felix Ostwald and Jonas Grunwald, was supported from the outset by Berlin-based Beam GmbH – the company builder, which is a spin-off of the Beumer Group. The logistics start-up is also developing from a platform provider to a technology partner for e-commerce companies, logistics companies, shop and ERP systems as well as warehouse management systems.

Beumer Expands UK Customer Base

Posted on 16 June, 2023 by Keith McKinley

ESG Journey with CMC Sustainability Report

Posted on 16 June, 2023 by David Priestman

CMC Packaging Automation, a leading supplier of automated packaging and mailing solutions that is proud partner of KKR’s Global Impact team and backed by Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, has launched its first annual sustainability report.

“I’m really proud to share our first annual CMC sustainability report with our partners, investors and the wider industry,” commented Francesco Ponti, the company’s Chief Executive Officer.” We are proud to have taken our social and environmental responsibilities seriously from the very start, and to continue that tradition right up to the present. This report demonstrates that it’s possible for a packaging company to make a positive difference to the world both through its own operations and on behalf of customers.”

“Social and environmental responsibility has definitively become a decisive part of the Group’s decision-making processes and strategic choices. All the solutions offered on the market not only aim to offer an economic or productive benefit but to further contribute to the achievement of the ESG objectives of our customer portfolio”, added Luca Barzaghi, the company’s Chief Financial Officer and Head of ESG.

Environmental impact

The report reveals that CMC’s packaging solutions have cut greenhouse gas emissions by 41-58% for its customers and also reduced the need for cardboard by 41% when compared with traditional packaging methods.

This represents an important benefit for the environment, since CMC works with more than 600 clients worldwide, including the planet’s largest multinational e-commerce, retail and 3PL companies. Its pioneering work on perfect-sized packaging means that it is now able to heavily reduce the cubic volume of each box and eliminate the use of void fillers. Through innovative technology such as the flexible CMC CartonWrap solution, CMC saved more than 194.000 metric tons of paperboard in 2022 alone, according to the report – up from 124.000 metric tons in 2021.

Planning for the future

The new sustainability report outlines the company’s environmental and social aims. In 2022, the company created a long-term environmental, social, and governance (ESG) roadmap, which includes investment in the company’s human capital and reaching net zero emissions from both its own operations and from purchased energy by 2050.

CMC also hired a dedicated ESG Manager to oversee the implementation of the roadmap. Progress on key performance indicators is reported on a quarterly basis to the company’s board.
“Today’s customers and investors expect packaging companies to emphasise ESG and sustainability in their operations. They want low-emissions technologies and innovative solutions that eliminate unnecessary materials and improve the environmental impact of their own businesses,” Mr Ponti added

“This report shows that sustainability is already at the heart of what we do at CMC, which is why we are backed by the KKR Global Impact team and Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund. It highlights the progress we have made so far – working closely with our clients to make industry more environmentally friendly – but it also represents a commitment to continued innovation and improvement going forward. I very much look forward to sharing our progress with partners, investors and the wider industry in future sustainability reports.“

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ESG Journey with CMC Sustainability Report

Posted on 16 June, 202329 July, 2025 by David Priestman

Environmental impact

Planning for the future

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Sustainable Warehouses at St. Modwen Park Lincoln

Posted on 16 June, 20237 August, 2025 by David Priestman

St. Modwen Logistics, one of the UK’s leading logistics developers and managers and a Blackstone portfolio company, has completed work on a £15m 111,000 sq ft sustainable warehouse, as part of the fourth phase of development at St. Modwen Park Lincoln, UK, which could save occupiers more than £90,000 a year in operational energy costs.

Delivered by Caddick Construction, Lincoln 111 becomes the biggest unit at the site, demonstrating St. Modwen’s confidence in the Lincoln and Newark region following the success of the Park since the first unit was completed back in 2019. In total, St. Modwen Logistics has invested £35m to deliver 411,000sq ft of space at the Park in this period, with the likes of logistics giant DHL, retailer Furniture Village and international ice cream distributor NIC all occupying space at St. Modwen Park Lincoln.

Built to St. Modwen Logistics’ ‘Swan Standard’ guidelines for sustainable construction, Lincoln 111 is rated ‘Excellent’ by sustainability certification body BREEAM and comes complete with more than 1,000 sq m of solar PV panels installed as standard to help prospective occupiers to meet their own ESG targets.

Energy generated from these panels will fully power the building’s 5,300 sq ft of Grade-A offices, making them net zero carbon in operation. Combined with other energy-efficient features which are incorporated in the design process, Lincoln 111 has been awarded an EPC A+ rating, helping occupiers to reduce their operational costs. The building also has access to an increased power supply, making it perfect for occupiers with large power requirements.

Located on the A46 dual carriageway between Lincoln and Newark, St. Modwen Park Lincoln benefits from its fantastic location and transport links and is just seven miles from the A1 with direct access available. In addition, customers at the Park also benefit from central Government investment into infrastructure improvements to the A46 Newark bypass and the completion of the Lincoln bypass, resulting in reduced travel time to the South West and North East towards the Humber Freeports.

Reserved matters planning consent has also been achieved for the fifth and final phase of development which will see the capacity of the Park total 740,000 sq ft in the coming years. There is a unique opportunity for the final development to be accelerated to meet the specific requirements of a business in need of a build-to-suit option, with St. Modwen Logistics able to deliver a single unit up to 350,000 sq ft available within 12 months.

Ben Silcock, Leasing & Development Manager, St. Modwen Logistics, said: “We are always striving to develop industry-leading warehouses in fantastic locations for our customers and Lincoln 111 is a prime example of this. As well as being near to the vital A1 interchange and benefitting from crucial infrastructure works in the region of late, the building is also best-in-class when it comes to both the quality of the development and its sustainability credentials. With extra power capabilities and reduced operational costs thanks to the installation of solar PV panels, it would be the perfect home for any businesses looking to expand their operation to the East Midlands or upgrade to a highly-efficient building.”

Dominic Towler, Surveyor at Cushman & Wakefield, added: “Lincoln 111 is the largest speculatively built unit available within a 20-mile radius and adds much-needed supply to the area. The building’s sustainable design also offers exceptional cost savings for occupiers looking to relocate from less efficient and inferior stock. Phases 1 to 3 have demonstrated that demand for space in the area is buoyant with both local and national occupiers taking units within the Park, and we again expect the unit to be of significant interest to similar occupiers.”

Lincoln 111 features eight loading docks, two level access doors and 12.5m of clear internal height, as well as 48m yard depth. In addition, 20% of the building’s car parking spaces will have EV car charging points installed and the Park offers a provision of cycle spaces, encouraging greener travel amongst employees.

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