Stellantis to Invest More Than $41 Million to Build Advanced Mopar Parts Distribution Center in Georgia
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Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) has announced a $41 million investment to build a new Mopar Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in Forsyth, Georgia. The 422,000-square-foot facility will feature advanced automation technology, including a 16,000-square-foot AutoStore system with 66 robots for efficient parts retrieval and distribution.
The facility will support approximately 90 UAW-represented jobs and serve dealers and customers of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Alfa Romeo, and FIAT brands across the Southeastern United States. This investment is part of Stellantis' broader $500 million commitment to strengthen its North American parts distribution network, which includes recent projects in East Fishkill, New York, and a planned Metro Detroit Megahub.
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- Investment of $41 million demonstrates commitment to expanding distribution capabilities
- Creation of approximately 90 new UAW-represented jobs in Georgia
- Implementation of advanced AutoStore automation system with 66 robots to improve efficiency
- Part of larger $500 million investment in strengthening North American distribution network
- Energy-saving technologies and sustainable building practices incorporated into facility design
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- New 422,000-square-foot facility to support approximately 90 UAW-represented jobs with faster, more streamlined parts distribution and advanced automation
- Innovative AutoStore fully automated storage and retrieval system will improve efficiency and reduce order wait times by turning over stock faster
- Announcement follows recent launch of new facility in
East Fishkill, New York , and commitment to create a Metro Detroit Mopar Megahub - Stellantis' recent investments reach nearly
to strengthen its North American parts distribution network$500 million
Stellantis announces a more than
"This facility represents a critical investment in Mopar's long-term growth strategy and our ability to support the dedicated workforce that drives our success," said Darren Bradshaw, senior vice president of Mopar North America. "It provides our UAW-represented employees with the tools, technology and environment they need to deliver exceptional service to our dealers and customers while supporting our commitment to efficiency and sustainability."
The facility will feature a 16,000-square-foot AutoStore automated storage and retrieval system, a breakthrough in warehouse logistics. The AutoStore system uses 66 robots designed to retrieve parts from a high-density grid of bins, transporting them to processing stations where PDC employees prepare final shipments. This next-generation automation enhances order processing speed, accuracy and inventory control while reducing the physical footprint required for storage.
The facility will leverage energy-saving technologies and sustainable building practices, reflecting Stellantis' commitment to minimizing its environmental footprint and enhancing operational performance.
Mopar, the global service, parts and customer-care brand of Stellantis, has a rich 88-year history of providing genuine parts and accessories for Stellantis-brand vehicles, including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Alfa Romeo and FIAT. The new Georgia PDC will support approximately 90 UAW-represented jobs.
The
Mopar
Mopar is the global name for Stellantis genuine parts and authentic accessories.
A simple combination of the words MOtor and PARts, Mopar offers exceptional service, parts and customer-care. Born in 1937 as the name of a line of antifreeze products, Mopar has evolved over more than 85 years to represent both complete vehicle care and authentic performance for owners and enthusiasts worldwide.
Mopar made its mark in the 1960s during the muscle-car era with performance parts to enhance speed and handling for both on-road and racing use. Later, Mopar expanded to include technical service and customer support, and today integrates service, parts and customer-care operations in order to enhance customer and dealer support worldwide.
Complete information on Mopar is available at www.mopar.com and the Mopar blog at blog.mopar.com. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
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