Amazon opens Northampton site and shares plans for Kettering
Amazon has officially opened a new £500m robotic fulfilment centre in Northampton, creating 2,000 jobs. The company also announced plans for a second, larger logistics hub in Kettering, bringing the total investment to £1bn and 4,000 new jobs.
Why it matters
This expansion highlights the ongoing growth of automated logistics infrastructure and its significant impact on regional employment and supply chain efficiency in the UK.
Image source, Amazon Image caption, Operations manager Adriana Genes says the new Northampton centre will enable faster deliveries to be made to customers across the town and the East Midlands
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