Paccar Begins Construction
It was previously reported that PACCAR parts recently organized a ceremony with regards to the laying of the foundation stone of the company’s newly acquired property in Budapest, Hungary. The said property would be made into a high-technology Parts Distribution Center (PDC). As it was quite an important event signifying PACCAR’s major advancement in product and technology, a number of important executives related to the company have graced such event. This would include PACCAR Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Mark Pigott, Dutch Ambassador Ronald Mollinger, as well as other senior Hungarian local and state officials.
And now, actual construction has already been started. PACCAR’s new PDC, a staggering 25,000 square meter facility, is said to be completed sometime in the middle of 2008.
Mark Pigott has been quoted as saying: “PACCAR is pleased to locate its new Parts Distribution Center in this strategic economic region near Budapest. This facility will provide excellent proximity to our dealers and customers and deliver outstanding service and parts availability.”
“This Distribution Center will utilize world-class technology such as: advanced logistics systems, radio-frequency identification (smart tags), tablet PCs and computer-generated voice order fulfillment,” said Rick Gorman, PACCAR Parts General Manager and PACCAR Vice President. “PACCAR continues to demonstrate environmental leadership by using innovative technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of its facilities, including utilizing electric material handling vehicles, recycled containers for parts shipments and a digitally controlled, high-efficiency environmental management and lighting system.”
Completion on the PDC facility in Budapest would equate to a total of 13 Parts Distribution Centers for PACCAR. Each of these PDCs is strategically positioned to produce aftermarket auto parts, Aftermarket Performance Parts, and accessories to PACCAR’s developing and continuously growing base of dealers and clientele.