PACCAR Parts Opens New Parts Distribution Center in Toronto, Ontario
RENTON, Wash., Oct. 31, 2018 — PACCAR Parts is proud to announce a new 160,000 square foot parts distribution center (PDC) in Toronto, Ontario. The facility officially opened on Oct. 22 and will increase parts availability and maximize uptime for PACCAR Parts customers across eastern Canada.
The facility features state-of-the-art technologies such as voice-activated picking, an automated banding conveyor, optimized pick paths and custom inventory zones that lead to improved quality, productivity and efficiency.
With these technologies and a dedicated team of associates, the PDC will further PACCAR Parts’ goal to provide the highest quality aftermarket parts to customers, when and where they need them.
“This new world-class facility will increase our aftermarket parts distribution in Canada,” said David Danforth, PACCAR Parts general manager and PACCAR vice president. “We drive customer uptime by providing them with the highest product availability in the industry, exceptional service and unparalleled value.”
The Toronto PDC, along with the Montreal, Quebec PDC, which opened in 2014, will offer eastern Canadian customers exceptional parts availability that is unique to the PACCAR Parts supply chain.
“The strategic location of the Toronto PDC equips us to increase our next-day deliveries,” said Laura Bloch, assistant general manager – operations. “We will increase customer uptime by adding a greater breadth of product and increasing our availability to service customers within 24 hours.”
This new facility in Toronto is part of PACCAR Parts’ growing global parts distribution network, which includes 18 PDCs worldwide. As world-wide distribution expansion continues, PACCAR Parts will drive industry leading customer uptime and productivity to new record levels by delivering best-in-class supply chain performance and increased product availability.
About PACCAR Parts:
PACCAR Parts drives uptime for fleets of all sizes with industry-leading products, services and customer support. PACCAR Parts operates a global network of 18 parts distribution centers that offer aftermarket parts sales support to DAF, Peterbilt and Peterbilt dealerships and TRP Stores around the world. PACCAR Parts distributes quality products under the DAF, Peterbilt, Peterbilt, PACCAR Genuine and TRP brands for all makes of trucks, trailers, buses and engines, as well as select OEM and aftermarket brands from around the world. Regardless of the make, model or age of the truck, PACCAR Parts takes pride in providing quality brands that exceed customer expectations. For more information, visit PACCARParts.com.
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