Metcash has opened a new $300 million, 115,000 square metre distribution centre (DC) in Truganina, Victoria.
The new DC will replace Metcash’s previous facility at Laverton and will service over 4000 independent stores, premises, and wholesale customers in Victoria, stocking products from over 1900 suppliers.
Doug Jones, CEO of Metcash Group, said they are extremely pleased to see this major infrastructure investment delivered for its independent retailers and Victorian shoppers.
“This world-class facility will further enhance the networks’ differentiated offer and relevance for Victorians, while also providing significant benefit for local suppliers.
“The opening today marks a key milestone for Metcash and I would like to congratulate everyone involved on an incredibly smooth transition from Laverton to this new facility.”
The DC, which is equivalent in size to 12 soccer fields, is on track to achieve a 5 Star Green Star Rating and incorporates best-in-class safety and sustainability design features, including a 2.7-megawatt solar system with 4,780 solar panels.
Partnering with Dematic and TMX Transform to install the latest Goods to Person automation technology, and a Layer Picker to be installed early next year, Metcash say the new DC will process approximately 23,000 pallets of inventory at the site each week.
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