PACCAR begins Construction of Parts Distribution Center in Hungary
Sep 25, 2007 3:06 PM
PACCAR held a ceremony today for the laying of the foundation stone of its new state-of-the-art Parts Distribution Center (PDC) near Budapest, Hungary.
“PACCAR is pleased to locate its new Parts Distribution Center in this strategic economic region near Budapest,” commented Mark Pigott. “This facility will support DAF’s ongoing growth in Central and Eastern Europe. It will provide excellent proximity to our dealers and customers and deliver outstanding service and parts availability.”
Construction of the 25,000-square-meter facility has started and is due to be completed in mid-2008.
“This Distribution Center will utilize world-class technology such as: advanced logistics systems, radio-frequency identification (smart tags), tablet PCs and computer-generated voice order fulfillment,” shared Rick Gorman, PACCAR Parts General Manager and PACCAR Vice President. “PACCAR continues to demonstrate environmental leadership by using innovative technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of its facilities, including utilizing electric material handling vehicles, recycled containers for parts shipments and a digitally controlled, high-efficiency environmental management and lighting system.”
“The new Parts Distribution Center will play a crucial role in DAF’s success in Central and Eastern Europe,” noted Aad Goudriaan, DAF President and PACCAR Vice President. “In the fast growing market of the twelve new EU member states, DAF’s presence is accelerating. … It is estimated that the Central and Eastern Europe truck market will expand to 100,000 units in the next five years and DAF is well positioned due to investments such as the new PDC.”
Upon completion of the Budapest PDC facility, PACCAR will operate 13 parts distribution centers worldwide, each strategically located to provide daily aftermarket parts support to PACCAR’s growing base of dealers and customers. PACCAR Parts has more than tripled its sales since 1996, reaching almost $2 billion in 2006.
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