Guardian Smart Infrastructure Management and Keoma partner to develop a fleet charging facility at Magna Park Lutterworth, UK, one of Europe's largest logistics and distribution centres

Executive Summary

• Guardian Smart Infrastructure Management (GSIM) announced a joint venture with Keoma, Marq Logistics, Bosch Road Services and bk World to build, own, and operate an electric heavy‑goods‑vehicle (HGV) charging hub at Magna Park Lutterworth, UK.
• Phase 1 will comprise 32 high‑capacity chargers (up to 400 kW each) serving 179 HGV parking bays, with operations slated to start in September 2026 and a 4.5 MVA grid connection.
• The facility is positioned as one of the largest UK HGV charging sites, featuring TAPA 2‑certified parking, digital booking via Bosch, and automated hospitality services from bk World, supporting the decarbonisation of freight transport.

Key Details

• Partnership Structure: GSIM (direct investment platform of Guardian Capital Group) + Keoma (fleet‑charging specialist) + Marq Logistics (site owner/manager) + Bosch Road Services (digital booking & charging platform) + bk World (automated lounge services).
• Location: Magna Park Lutterworth, a 13 million sq ft logistics park owned by an Ares Management fund and managed by Marq.
• Charging Capacity – Phase 1:
• 32 chargers, each up to 400 kW.
• Serves 179 HGV parking bays (MCS‑ready pull‑in design for articulated vehicles).
• Total grid connection: 4.5 MVA.
• Operational Timeline: Construction underway; commercial operations targeted for September 2026.
• Facility Features:
• TAPA 2‑certified safety and security standards.
• Bosch Road Services booking system for seamless access control and scheduling.
• bk World’s unmanned lounge solutions providing on‑site amenities and automated hospitality.
• Strategic Rationale: Enhances UK freight electrification infrastructure, creates a scalable platform for rollout across other European logistics parks, and adds value‑add services for tenants and HGV operators.
• Financial Context (non‑specific): Project aligns with Guardian’s broader ESG and decarbonisation objectives; no immediate capital raise disclosed.

Notable Quotes

• “This partnership exemplifies GSIM's mission—to bring transformative smart solutions to global infrastructure.” – Robert Mah, President & Managing Partner, GSIM
• “We are delivering on our mission to be a leading provider of BEV fleet charging and mobility solutions for HGV operators.” – Tylor Hartwell, CEO, Keoma
• “Adding high‑quality charging infrastructure at Magna Park supports our customers as they plan for the transition to electric freight.” – Bruce Topley, Managing Director, Marq