{"id":12808,"date":"2024-02-15T01:13:57","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T01:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/?p=12808"},"modified":"2024-02-08T12:16:51","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T12:16:51","slug":"groupe-robert-dematic-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/groupe-robert-dematic-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"Groupe Robert, Dematic Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canadian logistics company Groupe Robert has opened a new Quebec distribution center in partnership with Dematic<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The facility features one of the tallest Dematic<\/a> Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS\/RS) for a third-party logistics (3PL) facility in Canada, with 130-foot-tall cranes that support fulfillment of fresh and frozen products from high-density cold storage.<\/p>\n

The solution makes Groupe Robert the first 3PL provider in Quebec with an automated warehouse for both fresh and frozen foods.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are incredibly excited about how this distribution center will serve Quebec\u2019s entire agri-food industry and enhance supply chain efficiency,\u201d says Michel Robert, president and CEO of Groupe Robert.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a unique opportunity, in partnership with Dematic<\/a>, to establish the warehouse as a base of operations for manufacturers looking to store and redistribute their products throughout North America. This facility is a symbol of our dedication to pushing boundaries, fostering growth and delivering unparalleled service to our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Canadian logistics company Groupe Robert has opened a new Quebec distribution center in partnership with Dematic. The facility features one of the tallest Dematic Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS\/RS) for a third-party logistics (3PL) facility in Canada, with 130-foot-tall cranes that support fulfillment of fresh and frozen products from high-density cold storage.<\/p><\/div>\n

The facility\u2019s AS\/RS boasts a high-storage capacity of 60,000 pallets \u2014 30,000 in fresh temperatures and 30,000 in frozen \u2014 and features a high-performance carbon dioxide refrigeration system and a low-oxygen system to manage fire hazards.<\/p>\n

Groupe Robert is committed to business practices that prioritize sustainability, such as solar panels and a rainwater collection system. The facility\u2019s heat recovery system uses heat generated by the refrigeration equipment to warm the distribution center\u2019s interior and melt snow.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are immensely proud to collaborate with Groupe Robert on such a tremendous project and to help them reach new heights in meeting their customer needs,\u201d says Mike Larsson, president, Dematic<\/a>, Kion group executive board member.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur strategic partnership reinforces our commitment to leading technological innovation in the food and beverage industry at large. Serving as a trusted partner in the opening of this Groupe Robert facility marks a new era of efficiency in service for their community.\u201d<\/p>\n