A major company has opened a new 75,000 sq ft warehouse near Glasgow in an expansion plan.

Tyre distributor firm Micheldever Tyres Services (MTS) has moved from its original depot in Airdrie to a new facility in Bellshill, which stores 90,000 tyres as the operation grows. 

Dubbed the Connect-70 development, the warehouse has sustainable features including EV charging points,15 per cent roof lights, roof solar panels and Air Source Heat Pumps.

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It is hoped that these new updates will reduce long-term energy costs and support the company's goals towards sustainability. 

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The move is expected to bring with it many future job opportunities.

MTS Logistics director Dave Haddock said: “By moving to this fantastic new depot, our customers will have direct access to three times the current stock level and nearly twice the range of tyres compared to Airdrie.

“The Bellshill investment shows how seriously MTS takes its Scottish business and how much we value our customers. With the increase in the size of the facility, we also expect to employ more staff from the local area.

“Additionally, we expect to reduce our carbon footprint by 50% in 2030 and hope to reach 100% by 2050. The latest technology will help us reach these goals.”

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The transfer will also provide local garages and franchise dealers greater accessibility to a range of tyres including those for electric vehicles, vans, 4x4s and motorcycles.

Being in a larger space and a location with good motorway links will further boost the business' connections to customers and clients and ensure they meet demand for same-day or next-day deliveries.