FedEx Corp. celebrated the groundbreaking of its 102,000-square foot distribution facility in Hewitt, something that could translate to an increase in workforce over time.
The site doubles capacity with 96 van positions, expandable to 120. In addition, production will increase by 7,500 more packages per hour up to 22,5000.
FedEx reports that the new space will allow for an increase in volume, which they say could translate to an increase in workforce over time.
"Since 2003 this region has experienced a 70 percent volume increase. FedEx Ground has launched four projects this year alone to support growing volume, and this new facility is the biggest of them," Roy Pittman, managing director gulf coast FedEx Ground said. "We are excited about this new site. By doubling our capacity, we will be able to improve our delivery times and better serve Central Texas consumers."
The project is a boost for Hewitt's Commerce Park at Interstate 35 and Alliance Parkway.
"The City of Hewitt is proud to have FedEx in our marketplace," Adam Miles, city manager of Hewitt said.
The new facility was made possible by the collaboration of multiple partners, the City of Hewitt, Hewitt Chamber of Commerce, Intrust Properties, Greater Waco Chamber and Texas Commercial and Industrial Real Estate Services, Inc.
The site is the largest project to locate in the 147-acre Commerce Park development, a master-planned commercial and industrial development of Intrust Properties.
"FedEx is an important member of our robust logistics industry that includes 20 distribution centers totaling 8 million square feet," Sarah Roberts, Senior Vice President Economic Development for the Greater Waco Chamber said. "This project is a great example of Greater Waco's regional efforts to support existing business expansions and we appreciate the partnership that have made it possible to welcome this newest logistics expansion."
The site doubles capacity with 96 van positions, expandable to 120. In addition, production will increase by 7,500 more packages per hour up to 22,5000.
FedEx reports that the new space will allow for an increase in volume, which they say could translate to an increase in workforce over time.
"Since 2003 this region has experienced a 70 percent volume increase. FedEx Ground has launched four projects this year alone to support growing volume, and this new facility is the biggest of them," Roy Pittman, managing director gulf coast FedEx Ground said. "We are excited about this new site. By doubling our capacity, we will be able to improve our delivery times and better serve Central Texas consumers."
The project is a boost for Hewitt's Commerce Park at Interstate 35 and Alliance Parkway.
"The City of Hewitt is proud to have FedEx in our marketplace," Adam Miles, city manager of Hewitt said.
The new facility was made possible by the collaboration of multiple partners, the City of Hewitt, Hewitt Chamber of Commerce, Intrust Properties, Greater Waco Chamber and Texas Commercial and Industrial Real Estate Services, Inc.
The site is the largest project to locate in the 147-acre Commerce Park development, a master-planned commercial and industrial development of Intrust Properties.
"FedEx is an important member of our robust logistics industry that includes 20 distribution centers totaling 8 million square feet," Sarah Roberts, Senior Vice President Economic Development for the Greater Waco Chamber said. "This project is a great example of Greater Waco's regional efforts to support existing business expansions and we appreciate the partnership that have made it possible to welcome this newest logistics expansion."
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