Allen Group to build distribution & logistic center for VF Outdoor
14 Jul '05
5 min read
"VF Outdoor, Inc.'s selection of MidState 99 reflects the site's competitive advantages, including its strategic location, abundant labor supply and existing rail infrastructure," said Richard S. Allen, chief executive officer of The Allen Group. "The new VF facility will allow goods to be stored, shipped and delivered faster and with greater efficiency."
"They are delighted to partner with the Visalia community to locate this modern distribution center in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley," said Boyd A. Rogers, President - Supply Chain, VF Corporation. "After a comprehensive search, we recognized the positive business environment, excellent labor force and community support for this venture in Visalia."
Construction of the new facility will begin within the next 10 days, with completion expected in June 2006. The development team includes design-build firm The Haskell Company (Jacksonville, Fla.) and Sedlak (Richfield, Ohio), a supply-chain specialist that is responsible for the design and implementation of all operations and materials-handling systems within the facility.
More About the MidState 99 Distribution Center Strategically located in the heart of California, the MidState 99 Distribution Center is midway between population centers Los Angeles and San Francisco. The property is adjacent to Highway 99, a major north-south artery and trucking corridor, and easily accessible by air and rail. From this location, 97% of all Californiazip codes can be served overnight by UPS ground service.
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