Keurig Dr Pepper Canada sets up new distribution centre in Western Canada
Keurig Dr Pepper Canada is expanding of its distribution capabilities through an agreement with XTL Group for the lease of a 100,000-sq.-ft. space in their new warehouse in Balzac, just outside of Calgary.
The company says the move is designed to "significantly enhance" its ability to service its growing customer base in Western Canada and, in part, supports the creation of 50 new jobs in the region.
"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," Carl Saba, vice-president of supply chain & operations, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada, said in a release. "This multi-million-dollar investment over the next five years underscores our unwavering 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."
Covering 474,000-sq.-ft., this state-of-the-art facility includes 40-foot clearance, 16,000 racking positions, over 400,000 sq. ft of bulk storage, 112 loading dock doors, 120 trailer parking spots and is C-TPAT certified.
"XTL Group has made a significant investment in Alberta's economic sector with the creation of over 200 jobs since we first began operating here in 2008," said Luc Francoeur, VP sales, XTL Group. "The construction of this infrastructure will lead to an additional 50 jobs in handling, logistics management, and delivery services to serve tenant businesses. Our team is proud to provide world-class infrastructure to support the operations and initiatives of companies like Keurig Dr Pepper Canada that wish to establish a foothold in the Calgary region."
Keurig Dr Pepper Canada's operations from the new XTL distribution centre kick off this month. Keurig Dr Pepper Canada has a portfolio of more than 70 owned, licensed, and partner brands in categories such as premium coffee, energy, sports hydration and non-alcoholic beer. Brands include, Canada Dry, Van Houtte, Keurig, Crush, Dr Pepper, Mott's Clamato, Mott's Fruitsations, Timothy's, Atypique, and Snapple.