Caterpillar has begun the construction of a new regional parts distribution centre in JAFZA.
The 41,800m2 state-of-the-art facility, known as the Middle East Distribution Centre, will strengthen Cat Logistics’ primary aftermarket parts support network in the Middle East and Africa region.
The facility will employ up to 120 people and once operational, it will increase total warehouse capacity of the EAME network.
“The new Middle East Distribution Centre is an important part of Caterpillar’s overall plan to develop the global Cat Parts distribution network further and get parts to dealers and customers faster,” said Steve Larson, president of Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc at the opening ceremony. “We are very pleased to get construction of this new facility underway in Jafza, which we believe is ideally located for our business. It will improve parts availability in the region, contributing to high levels of machine uptime, which is critically important to our customers.”
Ibrahim Mohammed Al Janahi, Deputy CEO, JAFZA added, “There can be no greater testimony than when a leading industrial manufacturer establishes a global service parts centre with you to strengthen their presence in the region.
“Caterpillar Logistics has reinforced their vision and trust in us and Dubai as the region’s premier business and logistics hub. We congratulate and assure them of our full support and extend our best wishes for their further success and growth in the region.”
