Broccolini and Lactalis Canada Break Ground on New Distribution Centre in Oshawa, Ontario
October 5, 2023 – Oshawa, ON – Developer, builder, and property manager Broccolini together with Canadian dairy leader Lactalis Canada Inc. (‘Lactalis Canada’) today held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction for Lactalis Canada’s new distribution centre in Oshawa, Ontario located at 1680 Thornton Road North in the Northwood Business Park.
The 379,000 square foot centre is scheduled to open in Q4 2024 and will create approximately 80 jobs in Oshawa and the surrounding region. The zero-carbon ready building will become the largest distribution centre, form a capacity standpoint, for Lactalis Group globally and will be principally used for Lactalis Canada’s cheese and tablespreads category.
In addition to senior representatives from Broccolini and Lactalis Canada, the groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Deputy Mayor and City Councillors from the City of Oshawa and project partners CBRE Limited and GKC Architecture and Design.
QUOTES:
Mark Taylor, President and CEO, Lactalis Canada said:
“Our sincere thanks to the city and residents of Oshawa for embracing Lactalis Canada into your community. With over 30 operations across the country, and a significant presence in Ontario, we are honored to contribute to the vibrant tapestry of Oshawa … Our decision to invest in this distribution centre in Oshawa underscores our commitment to this country and its people, the food industry and Canadian economy at large and most importantly, our contribution to the prosperity and vitality of the communities in which we operate.”
Anthony Broccolini, Chief Executive Officer, Broccolini Real Estate Group said:
“We are ready to go with our team already rallying together with shovels in the ground. We are incredibly excited by this partnership, and we are confident that in a little over a year from now, when we cross the finish line, everybody here will be able to stand in front of this new facility and be proud of what they accomplished.”
KEY FACILITY FEATURES
· Located at 1680 Thornton Road North in Oshawa, Ontario in the growing Northwood Business Park.
· A 379,000 square feet facility with the ability to store up to 60,000 pallets in both cooler and freezer environments.
· The building will be zero-carbon ready with the potential to be Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) certified.
· Source of energy will be fully on the Ontario power grid with no additional reliance on non-renewable energy sources.
· Use of energy efficient lighting controls, equipment and high insulation values will reduce the power load imposed on the refrigeration system.
· Heat generated from the refrigeration system will be fully reclaimed and used to heat the facility’s offices and the truck apron to melt snow for safety reasons.
· White roof will reduce heat island effect.
· Solar panels on the roof in a future phase will provide renewable power to partially or completely offset reliance on the power grid under certain conditions.
PHOTOS:
From L-R: Jerry Covienski, Partner, GKC; Kyle Hanna, Vice Chairman, CBRE; Bob Chapman, Deputy Mayor, City of Oshawa; Tito-Dante Marimpietri, Regional and City Councillor, Ward 2, Chair of the Economic and Development Services Committee, City of Oshawa; Eric Seguin, SVP, Supply Chain, Lactalis Canada; Cheesy (Cheestrings Mascot), Lactalis Canada; Mark Taylor, President & CEO, Lactalis Canada; James Beach, Vice-President, Real Estate Development, Broccolini; Fraser McKenna, Executive Vice President, CBRE; Anthony Broccolini, CEO Broccolini; Toni Wodzicki, Director, Real Estate Development, Broccolini
About Lactalis Canada
With 140 years of brand heritage, Lactalis Canada is committed to enriching and nurturing the lives of Canadians by producing nutritious and great tasting dairy products. Named on Forbes 2022 list of Canada’s Best Employers, Lactalis Canada directly employs more than 4,000 Canadians, supports hundreds of farming families and contributes to the livelihoods of thousands of Canadians who provide essential services to Lactalis Canada’s more than 30 operating sites including 20 manufacturing facilities. The company’s iconic brands include Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, P’tit Québec, Balderson, Cheestrings Ficello, aMOOza!, Astro, Khaas, siggi’s, IÖGO, IÖGO nanö, Olympic, Lactantia, Beatrice, Marie Morin Canada, Galbani and Président. Lactalis Canada is part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, headquartered in Laval, France. For more information, visit www.lactalis.ca.
About Broccolini
A 3rd generation family business, Broccolini is a leading single-source provider of construction, development, real estate, investment, and property management services, catering to the industrial, commercial, institutional and residential markets in Quebec and Ontario. Recognized for quality workmanship, innovative technology, open collaboration, and exceptional standards, Broccolini offers a one-stop approach to the planning, development, construction, and management of remarkable buildings.
Media Contact:
Lactalis Canada
Roopa Shah
Director, Corporate Communications
c: (437) 215-6317
Broccolini
Corry Kelahear
Chief of Staff
c: (514) 377-0437
Source: westerngrocer.com