A REDDITCH firm has opened its news £2 million distribution centre in the town.

Leading outdoor living provider Kettler opened the doors to its state-of-the-art facility in Redditch.

The firm which distributes outdoor equipment from bbqs to garden furniture and toys to gym equipment has been going for 30 years.

It says the opening of the new extra high facility, which is next to its current warehouse in North Moons Moat, will treble the company’s current onsite capacity and demonstrates its long-term vision for sustained growth.

The new facility has 120 tonnes of steelwork and three miles of racking that will accommodate 5,500 pallets, which will significantly improve its stockholding and efficiency.

The brand new distribution centre is also primely positioned for Kettler’s national network of retailers.

Kettler's managing director Paul Bevington said: “We are delighted to launch this state-of-the-art facility and mark another major milestone in Kettler’s journey.

"The new distribution centre means that we can now store all our stock and operate from one single location, which will ensure we can continue to promptly and efficiently respond to customer demand and to prepare for more innovation in an ever-changing marketplace as we look ahead to 2020.”

Kettler employs more than 30 members of staff in Customer Service, Sales and Marketing, Accounts and Warehouse staff.