Chicago — Parts Town Unlimited, a global leader in the high-tech distribution of genuine OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts for commercial foodservice, residential appliances and HVAC equipment, has signed a full building lease in Pendergrass, Ga. Parts Town Unlimited will occupy the 538,450-square-foot facility by the end of this year.
The new facility will expand the company’s global fulfillment network to the Southeast, joining existing global fulfillment centers in Chicago, Phoenix and Munich (Germany). Additionally, this facility is the company’s first LEED-certified global fulfillment center. LEED is a globally recognized green building certification that promotes energy efficiency, resource conservation and healthier indoor environments.
“Our new global fulfillment center represents an important next step in the evolution of our North American distribution network and positions us to serve our customers and manufacturer partners with even greater speed, flexibility and scale,” says Bill Geary, CEO, Parts Town Unlimited. “By placing greater depth and breadth of mission-critical OEM parts closer to customers across the Southeast, we can reduce transit times and costs while creating room for our partners’ expanding inventories. We are also proud to invest in the Atlanta area and become an active member of the local community.”
At 538,450 square feet, the new facility will be the company’s largest global fulfillment center to date. Once operational, the facility will be able to bring mission-critical OEM parts to 93% of the U.S. within 2 days. The company also plans to offer local pickup and same-day delivery, giving local customers access to mission-critical OEM parts in as little as 2 hours.
The facility will feature a modular design with robotic conveyance, providing flexibility to adapt as inventory and customer needs evolve. Planned technology includes advanced AI-powered robotics solutions, as well as automation across the facility including packing stations, shipping sortation and receiving. These investments are expected to increase productivity, use space more efficiently and empower team members to focus on higher-value work.
Parts Town Unlimited is the parent company of more than 50 unique brands worldwide that collectively serve as a global leader in the high-tech distribution of genuine original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts for foodservice equipment, residential appliances, HVAC equipment and consumer electronics, as well as related products. For more information, visit www.PartsTownUnlimited.com.
SOURCE: Parts Town Unlimited