BALZAC, Alberta, Canada – Keurig Canada Inc., doing business as Keurig Dr Pepper Canada (KDP Canada), announced today an expansion of its distribution capabilities through an agreement with XTL Group (XTL) for the lease of a 100,000 square foot space in their new warehouse in Balzac, just outside of Calgary.
This strategic expansion is designed to significantly enhance the Company’s ability to service its growing customer base in Western Canada and, in part, supports the creation of 50 new jobs for Albertans.
By strengthening its supply chain network and improving operational productivity, KDP Canada aims to support the increasing demand for its diverse product range and its ongoing growth.
Covering an impressive 474,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art facility, managed and operated by XTL Group, includes 40-foot clearance, 16,000 racking positions, over 400,000 sq. ft of bulk storage, 112 loading dock doors, 120 trailer parking spots and is C-TPAT certified, making it the ideal choice for preserving bottled beverages, coffee products, and small appliances.
Keurig Dr Pepper Canada’s operations from the new XTL distribution centre will begin in July 2024. Other terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.
Carl Saba, Vice-President of Supply Chain & Operations, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada, said:
“In addition to expanding our already significant distribution footprint in Canada, the decision to establish our operations in this new distribution centre in the Calgary region marks a major milestone in our growth and innovation journey. This multi-million-dollar investment over the next five years underscores our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service to our customers in Western Canada. This new collaboration with the XTL team will also enable us to improve the flexibility and responsiveness of our operations from the Port of Vancouver.”
Luc Francoeur, VP Sales, XTL Group, said:
“XTL Group has made a significant investment in Alberta’s economic sector with the creation of over 200 jobs since we first began operating here in 2008. The construction of this infrastructure will lead to an additional 50 jobs in handling, logistics management, and delivery services to serve tenant businesses. Our team is proud to provide world-class infrastructure to support the operations and initiatives of companies like Keurig Dr Pepper Canada that wish to establish a foothold in the Calgary region.”
