en.Wedoany.com Reported - Leroy Merlin Spain has opened a new logistics center in the Antequera Business Park, covering an area of nearly 25,000 square meters. This center is one of Leroy Merlin's largest logistics hubs in Spain, designed to enhance the efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability of logistics operations.

With a storage capacity of over 16,000 pallets, the center will serve stores in the southeastern and southwestern regions of Andalusia, the Canary Islands, and Melilla, improving responsiveness for both physical and online channels. This operational model will reduce delivery times in Andalusia from 72 hours to 24 hours, with next-day delivery options available in some areas.

Benito Vicente, Executive Director of Supply Chain at Leroy Merlin Spain, stated: "The new Antequera center is a key element in achieving our strategic plan, where we have set a sales target of 5 billion euros. It allows us to be closer to the people of Andalusia, improve service, and operate with more efficient and sustainable logistics. This is a clear example of our commitment to local development and our view of Andalusia as a growth region."

Carolina España, Minister of Economy, Finance, European Funds, and Social Dialogue of the Andalusian Regional Government, said: "In a context where global supply chains are increasingly critical, having a stronghold like the Antequera logistics zone is not an option but a necessity. Therefore, any progress at this logistics node, such as these new Leroy Merlin facilities, represents progress for all of Andalusia." Antequera Mayor Manuel J. Barón Ríos added: "This project will create around 100 jobs and is the result of our strategic positioning based on our excellent geographic location and connectivity."

The center will have a direct impact on local employment, creating over 70 stable jobs through its logistics operator, reaching approximately 100 during peak business periods, in addition to 15 to 20 indirect jobs related to auxiliary services such as transport, security, cleaning, or maintenance. The center has been designed and built following energy efficiency guidelines, featuring LED lighting and a 240 kWp photovoltaic power station. The redistribution of logistics flows will reduce the annual mileage of over 5,300 trucks by half compared to previous operations.

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