When you operate a supply chain across a continent, consistency matters just as much as speed.
Our customers do not rely on us simply to deliver parts. They rely on certainty, the confidence that when a production line needs components, they will be there, correctly kitted and ready to use. That reliability keeps manufacturing running.
The development of our new North American Distribution Center in Union, Ohio strengthens that promise. This is not just additional space, it is the blueprint for how we intend to operate in the future.
The 375,000 square foot facility will act as the operational hub for our North American network, supporting customers and branches across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The objective is straightforward: improve service, efficiency and predictability.
The NADC centralises high precision activities such as automated kitting, advanced materials handling and enhanced quality verification. Instead of multiple sites repeating the same complex processes, we perform them once, at scale, using specialised equipment designed for accuracy and repeatability.
Automation in supply chain operations is often associated with speed. Its greater value is consistency.
The facility incorporates robotic automation and advanced warehouse systems that standardise how orders are prepared and fulfilled. Complex multi component kits will be built centrally with repeatable precision and shipped ready for immediate use by local branches.
Rather than assembling kits repeatedly at multiple locations, branches will receive quality checked kits ready to ship directly to the production line. Fewer touchpoints and less manual handling reduce variability and strengthen supply reliability.
Establishing the operational standard
The real impact of the NADC is the operating model it creates.
Large networks naturally develop variations in how work is performed. This facility establishes a clear reference point, embedding standard work procedures, structured workflows, consistent quality processes and safety first design from day one.
Not every location requires identical equipment, but every location benefits from a shared operational philosophy. The result is a stronger, more aligned network with greater visibility and control.
For our customers, these operational improvements translate into clear and measurable advantages.
Centralised automated kitting improves accuracy and reduces the risk of line side disruption. Standardised processes increase predictability across locations, ensuring consistent service whether a customer operates in one state or across North America.
The hub and spoke model enhances resilience by strengthening supply continuity and providing scalable capacity as demand fluctuates. Reduced handling and duplication of effort lowers total supply chain cost, while improved inventory visibility supports better production planning.
Most importantly, the NADC supports uptime. In manufacturing, even minor delays can have significant financial impact. By improving consistency, reducing variability and enhancing coordination across our network, we help customers protect production performance.
The NADC enables a true hub and spoke model across North America. Preparation and value added services are centralised, while local branches remain focused on responsiveness and customer proximity.
Customers benefit from the reliability of centralised operations combined with the flexibility of local support, improving both efficiency and agility across their supply chain.
This facility represents a significant investment in infrastructure, technology and capability. More importantly, it reflects our commitment to being a forward looking partner.
Manufacturing supply chains increasingly require resilience, transparency and integration with production processes. The NADC positions Supply Technologies to meet those expectations today and into the future.
The North American Distribution Center is not simply an expansion of capacity. It is the operational foundation we will continue to build around, reinforcing our core objective of helping customers keep their production lines running without interruption.