Pet Valu opens $100M Calgary distribution centre

Pet Valu Holdings Ltd. has completed its four-year supply chain transformation with the opening of a 295,000-square-foot, LEED Gold Certified distribution centre in Calgary.

The $100-million investment consolidates nine warehouses into three modern, partially automated distribution centres in Brampton, Ont., Surrey, B.C., and Calgary, giving the company more than 1.3 million square feet of capacity. The Calgary facility is expected to create more than 100 jobs and support growth across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

“We are thrilled to officially unveil our new Calgary DC, the final pillar of our modernized supply chain, serving Canadian franchisees and devoted pet lovers coast-to-coast,” said Richard Maltsbarger, CEO of Pet Valu.

“With over 1.3 million square feet of distribution capacity, supported by industry-leading automation and technology, we have successfully built Canada’s strongest supply chain supporting the pet specialty industry,” added Nico Weidel, chief supply chain officer.