Member News – Fusion

Fusion Utilities part of Wolseley UK became operational from the brand new and highly anticipated Horizon 29 site just outside Chesterfield from 1st July 2024

The new facility will allow the brand to accommodate an extensive range of utilities products so that customers have access to stock when and where they need it.

Situated at junction 29A of the M1, the site’s prime location means it offers excellent accessibility to customers across the country, ensuring Fusion’s and Wolseley’s commitment to excellence in customer service and operational efficiency well into the future.

The new state-of-the-art facility spans an impressive 149,113 square feet, seamlessly integrating warehouse and office space for optimised efficiency and service quality. Enabling Fusion Utilities to revolutionise operations in the industry whilst ushering in a brand-new era of seamless service and support for its valued customers to ensure their infrastructure projects continue to be a success.

This investment is about ensuring agility and responsiveness to the evolving needs of customers, unlocking endless possibilities to better serve them and the delivery of their projects.

Water utilities and AMP 8 were at the forefront of the planning and prioritising the supply chain partners. The stock holding will reflect what the water industry needs and prefers to best serve their customers. It will support the branch network with approved products supplied to water utility specification.

David Coxhead – National Sales Director – Utilities said “This facility puts Fusion Utilities and Wolseley Infrastructure at the forefront of the supply chain for the water industry. Stock profiles can be tuned to specific customer requirements and supplied on a direct to site / stores basis or hub and spoke. For the customer its about completing the work as efficiently as possible. Our aim its to be the first choice for service and value in that market. The possibilities are unlimited. We are really keen to showcase the site to our contacts within the Water Utilities market”

The Horizon 29 design reflects Fusion Utilities’ commitment to environmental sustainability. The new site boasts environmentally friendly features such as a green exterior, large recycling centre, EV charging and solar panels that future-proof the site and is part of Wolseley’s wider strategy to reduce its carbon footprint and committing to more sustainable practices.