UAP Inc. opens new logistics facility in Long Sault, Ontario

UAP Inc. held an inauguration ceremony this morning at its newest logistics facility in Long Sault, Ontario.

The 200,000 sq. ft. facility is the largest of its kind in the automotive industry in Canada, and will hold more than 30,000 parts in stock, including chemical, accessories, hardware, tools and equipment as well as paint, body and equipment products.

The distribution centre will supply eight large centres across the country and a network of 580 NAPA Auto Parts Stores and 15 CMAX paint, body and equipment stores.

UAP president and CEO, Robert Hattem and the Mayor of the Township of South Stormont, Bryan McGillis attended the inauguration.

“This new facility is a key component of a process aiming at improving our distribution operations in order to better serve our customers across the country”, said Hattem, “There will be more space to manage our tool, equipment and non-application product inventory and ensure rapid service to all of our distribution centres. We will also be able to broaden the range and number of available products and increase our inventory level”.

Mayor McGillis also commented, “We welcome UAP to our community. The job creation and the dollars spent to retrofit the plant are impressive. This definitely is a positive economic benefit for the region. Thank you for coming to South Stormont.”

The UAP Logistics Centre’s location near Trans-Canada Highway 401 will allow UAP to meet the needs of its distribution centres and stores across the country more rapidly and efficiently. The centre, which will start its operations on September 9th, will create nearly 40 jobs.