A massive UFA building is being built just outside of Edmonton
A huge new United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. (UFA) distribution centre (DC) is on the way outside of Edmonton, with the company increasing its DC size by 50,000 square feet.
The company broke ground last month on a new purpose-built distribution centre just south of Edmonton, near Leduc.
Spanning 200,000 square feet and featuring 17 acres of yard space, the new facility will replace UFA’s current DC, which is approximately 150,000 square feet with nine acres of yard.
The company added that the expanded footprint and higher ceiling will “dramatically” increase storage capacity and operational capabilities, enabling it to better meet the evolving needs of its network.
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The new DC is set to streamline how products are stored and distributed, resulting in faster, more reliable service for members and customers. The aim is that by investing in modern equipment, UFA will be able to improve efficiency and better meet seasonal demand.
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The facility is also designed to support future growth, ensuring customers have access to the products they need, when they need them.
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“UFA’s investment is showcasing once again that Alberta is the best place to do business, highlighting our low-tax regime with a drive to create more jobs and attract investment like this,” said Joseph Schow, Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, in a news release.
“For nearly one and a half centuries, farming and agriculture has been a core part of our legacy, dating even further back than Alberta’s creation in 1905. It is truly remarkable that it remains today a core driver of our economy, as proven by today’s investment.”
Construction on the new DC is set to be completed by the fall of 2026.