Distribution House: A Modern Facility Built for Today’s Supply Chain
Welcome to Distribution House - our purpose-built, 87,000 sq. ft facility in Stoke-on-Trent. Designed with efficiency and sustainability at its core, it offers:
- 13,000 racked pallet spaces for secure, organised storage
- Staffordshire's largest single-span cross-dock canopy for streamlined loading
- Fully electric forklift fleet powered by on-site solar energy
- 24/7 monitored security to keep your goods safe
Whether you're storing and moving goods short-term or need a long-term supply chain partner, Distribution House is equipped to handle your needs with precision and care.
Raising the Bar for Modern Warehousing
Distribution House is our purpose-built hub for high-performance storage, distribution and logistics. With scalable capacity, intelligent infrastructure, and a focus on sustainability, it’s designed to meet the demands of modern supply chains.
From efficient pallet storage and smooth vehicle flow to secure handling and smart tech integration, every aspect of the facility is built to support fast, reliable and future-focused operations.
Solar Powered Infrastructure
Our site is powered by on-site solar panels and run with a fleet of 100% electric forklift trucks - supporting a cleaner, more efficient logistics operation.
13,000 Racked Pallet Spaces
Housed in a 87,000 sq. ft high-bay warehouse, our storage facility offers safe, scalable capacity for a wide variety of palletised goods.
Strategic Midlands Location
Based in Stoke-on-Trent, we’re ideally positioned for fast access to the UK’s major road networks - making nationwide delivery and collection more efficient.
Managing our impact
A greener future for Browns
Distribution House was built with sustainability at its core. Powered by an 80kW rooftop solar PV system, the facility runs on clean energy day and night. It doesn’t just power the building - it keeps our entire electric forklift fleet moving, with any excess energy exported to the grid. Since opening, we’ve cut our warehouse energy use by 50%, proving that efficiency and sustainability can go hand in hand.
Our warehouse operations are now fully electric, following the introduction of a 100% electric forklift fleet. These have replaced all previous gas-powered models, removing heavy fossil fuels from our on-site infrastructure entirely. It’s a major step in reducing our carbon footprint while improving air quality and safety across the site.
Beyond the warehouse, our wider fleet supports our sustainability goals too. No Browns articulated vehicle is more than five years old, and all meet Euro 6 standards - allowing us to operate cleanly in low-emission zones. Regular investment in newer, more efficient vehicles helps us drive down emissions and maintain high operational performance.
We’re also supported by our network partner, Palletline, whose multi-hub model saves 4.5 million road miles every year. That’s equivalent to over 7.5k tonnes of CO₂ saved annually. With an EPC rating of A (6), Distribution House already outperforms similar new-build logistics sites and is firmly on track to become a net-zero CO₂ operating centre.
A look into the future
Explore Our New Home at Distribution House
First imagined in 2019 and brought to life in 2023, Distribution House is our purpose-built logistics HQ in the heart of Staffordshire. It’s more than just a warehouse - it’s a forward-thinking space designed to support growth, innovation and wellbeing.
The building puts people and sustainability first. Our office space features clean, contemporary design, filled with natural light, greenery and ergonomic workspaces. It’s built to support the way modern teams work, with dedicated areas for focus, collaboration and downtime.
Backed by smart infrastructure and future-ready tech, Distribution House gives our team and customers the tools to work more efficiently, today, and in the years ahead.
We’ve been consistently impressed with the professionalism and reliability of Browns Distribution. Their attention to detail when handling our palletised goods is excellent, and their team always meets the standards we require. Despite the fragile nature of our products, damages are minimal and stock accuracy is consistently high, which plays a big part in helping us maintain strong relationships with our customers.
