For a new, highly automated distribution centre in Lelystad, an extensive and robust electrical infrastructure is essential. The scale of the project, with a total floor area of 147,000 m² and two high-bay warehouses rising to 46 metres, imposes stringent requirements on the distribution of electrical power throughout the logistics processes. The installation forms a critical link in the control and power supply of cranes, shuttle storage systems and loading and unloading docks that determine the operational capacity of the facility.
Commissioned by B & V Techniek, Hellebrekers is responsible for the engineering, construction and delivery of 48 distribution boards for the electrical power distribution within the distribution centre.
The distribution boards are an essential part of the building’s electrical and automation infrastructure and must meet both the specific functional requirements of the installation and the applicable standards for industrialisation and safety.
For this project, the distribution boards were prepared and assembled in Hellebrekers’ own workshop. Each unit was designed as part of a coherent system for distributing electrical power across the various zones of the distribution centre, including cranes, shuttle storage modules, pallet locations and loading and unloading docks.
The engineering phase included:
The assignment was executed in Hellebrekers’ workshop, with particular attention given to quality assurance and inspection prior to delivery. The distribution centre will provide a workplace for approximately 350 employees and will serve as a logistics hub for stores in the Netherlands, Belgium, the United Kingdom and Ireland. In addition to physical goods flows, the building also supports direct shipment of online orders, further increasing logistics efficiency..
The result is a series of 48 custom-built distribution boards, specifically tailored to the requirements of the distribution centre in Lelystad. The distribution boards contribute to a stable and well-manageable distribution of electrical power within a complex logistics environment.
Project completion is scheduled for mid-2026, marking the realisation of a key building block in the infrastructure of this logistics hub.
