Delhaize opens new distribution centre in Ninove
Supermarket chain Delhaize has officially broken ground on a new distribution centre in East Flanders, which will ease the pressure on storage areas in its outlets
2,000 jobs
Taking up 200,000 square metres of space and employing 2,000 people, the centre will be built on a site already owned by Delhaize. The site will mainly work with products with a high rotation, such as drinks, breakfast cereals, pasta and toilet paper.
“Logistics is the core business of Delhaize Belgium and will play a role in the growth and innovation of our network of stores,” said CEO Denis Knoops, officially opening the construction site yesterday. “The new distribution centre in Ninove is part of the long-term vision of Delhaize to make its logistic capacity stronger and more efficient.”
The opening of the works was attended by Flemish minister-president Geert Bourgeois. “The construction of an automated distribution centre in Ninove is a sign of confidence in the future,” he said. “I am particularly pleased that Delhaize is anchoring its investment in Flanders. The Flemish government is committed to allowing business the room to grow and to innovate.”
Photo: Flemish minister-president Geert Bourgeois (left) and Delhaize Belgium CEO Denis Knoops broke ground yesterday on the new distribution centre in Ninove
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