STAUNTON, Va. — Fisher Auto Parts purchased a 217,000-sq.-ft. distribution center on 12 acres in Chicopee, Mass.
Equipped with 32 loading docks, the new facility will become operational once it is outfitted with features to optimize efficiencies, including logistical and material handling technology, picking modules, conveyor systems, warehouse management software and expedited will-call and local delivery, the company said.
Chicopee is located between three existing Fisher distribution centers, allowing for further store expansion in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont, the company said.
The company said that up to 150 stores will be serviced by the new facility.
Fisher has nine distribution centers supplying stores in 19 states.
More than 50 greenfield locations have been opened or are scheduled to open by year-end, including several mega-hub locations, Fisher said.
"We believe in the adage that no matter what our lot in life, we should build something on it," COO David Reid said.
"There are much larger competitors; however, due to the highly capable team that we are honored to work with, we can be proud of our past results as we strive for future growth. We are especially grateful to all of our channel partners, including customers, suppliers, APSG associates, and, in particular, team members for their unwavering dedication to outstanding customer service."
Fisher Auto Parts, a member of the Automotive Parts Services Group (APSG) and Federated Auto Parts, has 500 company-owned locations and about 100 independent jobbers located in 19 states.
