Metcash Limited officially opened its new mega Distribution Centre (DC) in Truganina, Victoria, earlier this month.
The facility represents a substantial investment by Metcash in further improving the competitiveness and relevance of the independent retail network in Victoria.
Designed to meet Metcash’s growing wholesale volume needs in Victoria and across Australia, the new and more efficient 115,000 square metre facility provides the independent retail network with a wider range of products for customers across both its Food and Liquor pillars.
The new DC will also benefit local suppliers by providing them with an efficient route to market via Metcash’s extensive distribution network.
The ~$300m mega DC is the largest single-level DC in Australia, equivalent in size to approximately six MCGs or 12 soccer fields.
It will service over 4,000 independent stores, premises, and wholesale customers in Victoria and will stock products from over 1,900 suppliers.
The DC 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.
Metcash partnered with Dematic and TMX Transform to install in the DC the latest Goods to Person automation technology, and a Layer Picker to be installed early next year.
Approximately 23,000 pallets of inventory will be processed at the site each week.
The new DC replaces Metcash’s previous facility at Laverton, Victoria.
The official opening event for the new DC was held today, with the ribbon cut by the Victorian State Treasurer Tim Pallas.
Also in attendance were Luba Grigorovitch, State Member for Kororoit, Doug Jones, Metcash Group CEO, Grant Ramage CEO Metcash Food, Kylie Wallbridge, CEO Metcash Liquor, and David Lousick, Development Manager representing landlord Barings.
Mr Jones said: “We are extremely pleased to see this major infrastructure investment delivered for our 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.”
Mr Jones also thanked building partners Goodman Group and Qanstruct for assisting the Metcash team in developing and managing the build to completion.
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