Phoenix-based Stevens-Leinweber Construction recently completed a state-of-the-art Global Fulfillment Center for Illinois-based Parts Town Unlimited. Parts Town’s new operation spans 420,536 square feet, occupying all of Building B at C|303 Phase I, a 1.75-million-square-foot industrial development in Glendale by Merit Partners, Inc. The facility establishes Parts Town’s first-ever location in the Southwest and its largest and most technologically advanced U.S. fulfillment center to date.
Recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., Parts Town is a global leader in the high-tech distribution of original equipment manufacturer foodservice equipment parts, residential appliance parts, HVAC parts, consumer electronic parts and related products.
Integrating the latest in logistics technology and efficiencies, the Parts Town C|303 facility includes:
• A 30,000-square-foot robotic Autostore system, the fastest order fulfillment system per square foot in the market, operated by autonomous, high-speed robots that move on top of an aluminum cubic grid to select, rearrange and deliver bins directly to connected ports for order picking and replenishment.
• A 42,000-square-foot mezzanine system, offering a flexible, low-cost way to expand building function, fully utilize building volume, and maximize Parts Town’s capacity for automated material handling.
• An automated material handling conveyor system running throughout the warehouse, using integrated technology to mechanically transport goods with increased efficiency and accuracy.
• Two trucker’s lounges, a thoughtful addition providing an amenity area and dedicated restrooms for the drivers who ensure Parts Town products are delivered quickly and accurately across the U.S.
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