Kraft Heinz opens state-of-the-art DC in California
Logistics actual property large Prologis constructed the 650,000 square-foot DC and is leasing it to Kraft Heinz; logistics and transportation firm Ryder System, Inc. will handle operations.
The constructing is a consolidation and relocation of Kraft Heinz’s Stockton, Calif., distribution operations and provides new capabilities, together with the corporate’s first CO2 refrigeration system, six railcar built-in docks serviced by Union Pacific, a everlasting constructing back-up generator, electrical automobile (EV) yard truck infrastructure, and photo voltaic panels.
Officers from Ryder mentioned they plan to recruit about 100 new employees for the power, which is situated in Lathrop, Calif., simply exterior of Stockton.
The LEED-certified facility (Management in Power and Environmental Design) makes use of solar energy, LED lighting, in addition to energy-efficient CO2 refrigeration and can function an infrastructure mannequin transferring ahead, Kraft Heinz officers mentioned.
Formally opened in June, the DC contains 150,000 sq. ft of chilly storage, 37,000 sq. ft of ambient-conditioned storage, 457,000 sq. ft of dry storage, 93 dock-door positions, six rail-door positions, and charging infrastructure for electrical yard vehicles.
