Kimberly-Clark Australia’s New Distribution Centre to Remove 700 Trucks from Roads Annually
Kimberly-Clark Australia’s new distribution centre in Ravenhall, Victoria
Kimberly-Clark Australia (K-CA), one of the nation’s leading personal care product manufacturers, has cut the ribbon on a state-of-the-art distribution centre in Ravenhall, Victoria. The new facility located in Dexus’ Horizon 3023 Industrial Estate enables K-CA to double its storage capacity and to annually increase outbound deliveries of its well-known brands - Kleenex, U by Kotex, Huggies, Poise, Depend and VIVA – by more than 30 per cent.
However, increased shelf stock doesn’t equate to more deliveries. Through optimisation of transport routes, made possible by the new DC’s location, KC-A will reduce the number of trucks on the road annually by 700, along with reducing its carbon emissions by more than 880 tonnes. Solar installed on the roof, a fleet of electric forklifts and electric car charging stations will add to the reduction in the company’s carbon footprint.
Kimberly-Clark Australia’s Jessica Renton, Logistics & Operation Manager, Supply Chain Australia and Dexus’ Andrew McDonald, Head of Developments (South) cut the ribbon on the new DC
“The opening of our new distribution centre in Victoria not only underscores Kimberly-Clark Australia's pursuit of operational excellence, but also reaffirms our unwavering commitment to our customers and consumers, local manufacturing, and the planet,” said Belinda Driscoll, Managing Director at Kimberly-Clark Australia.
“With a sharp focus on sustainability and efficiency, the facility will enable us to better respond to the always on demands of Aussie shoppers while at the same time reducing our carbon footprint.
We remain committed to making further investments that will enhance our supply chain in the years to come.”
Spanning over 23,000 sq. metres, the new DC is now the second largest in K-CA's Australian network and marks the first in a series of investments to deliver faster, more efficient, reliable services to customers.
More information about Kimberly-Clark Australia and its portfolio of personal care brands can be found here.
