PACCAR Parts begins the construction of a new Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in the city of Massbach, Bayern, Germany. An official groundbreaking ceremony was held, which signalled the beginning of an €85 million investment.
“The new PDC is instrumental in further strengthening our industry-leading parts supply for DAF dealers and customers in Germany, Switzerland and the Eastern part of France,” commented Dick Leek, General Manager PACCAR Parts Europe.
The new 240,000 square foot (22,000 square meters) facility will be situated on a 54 acre (22 hectares) site and is expected to open in 2024. The operation is designed to provide a world-class service to the dealer network with shipments and emergency orders delivered within hours.
The PDC will have the capacity to store over 80,000 different parts and meant to enhance parts supply to DAF customers in Germany, Switzerland and France
The building will be solar powered and incorporate ‘green roof’ concepts. Eco-friendly heat pumps maintain building temperature all year round. Electric truck charging facilities will be installed at the site and the entire fleet of material handling equipment will be electric, resulting in zero onsite gas emissions and quiet operations.