Keurig Dr Pepper Canada opens new Calgary distribution centre
The 100,000-square-foot warehouse enhances service of the company's customer base in Western Canada.
July 22, 2024 | By MRO Staff
Photo Credit: Keurig Dr Pepper Canada Beverage maker Keurig Canada Inc., doing business as Keurig Dr Pepper Canada, has expanded its distribution capabilities through an agreement with XTL Group for the lease of a 100,000-square-foot space in their new warehouse in Balzac, just outside of Calgary.
In a July 22 news release, company officials said the expansion is designed to “significantly enhance” service of its customer base in Western Canada, and also strengthen its supply chain.
The new facility also creates 50 new jobs.
The plant is managed and operated by XTL Group, and includes 40-foot clearance; 16,000 racking positions; over 400,000 square feet of bulk storage; 112 loading dock doors; 120 trailer parking spots; and is C-TPAT certified, to assist with preserving bottled beverages, coffee products, and small appliances.
“In addition to expanding our already significant distribution footprint in Canada, the decision to establish our operations in this new distribution centre in the Calgary region marks a major milestone in our growth and innovation journey,” said Carl Saba, vice president of supply chain and operations, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada. “This multi-million-dollar investment over the next five years underscores our…commitment to providing exceptional service to our customers in Western Canada. This new collaboration with the XTL team will also enable us to improve the flexibility and responsiveness of our operations from the Port of Vancouver.”
Keurig Dr Pepper Canada’s operations from the new XTL distribution centre will begin in July 2024. Other terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.
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