Q4 2019

24 US BUSINESS NEWS / Q4 2019 , Ferrero, the global confectionery company known for Ferrero Roch- er ® , Nutella ® , Tic Tac®, and Kinder ® , celebrated the official opening of its new distribution center located at 112 Bordnersville Road, Jones- town, PA. Designed to support Ferrero’s rapid organic growth and integration of new brands, the 730,000 square-foot facility will add 225 local jobs with 75 new positions in 2019 and an additional 150 jobs by the end of 2020. “The new Jonestown distribution center will play an important role in our U.S. and North American growth plans,” said Paul Chibe, President and CEO, Ferrero North America. The new facility adds capacity for Ferrero North America to distrib- ute its growing portfolio of brands, including Baby Ruth, Butterfin- ger, and Crunch. Over time, the facility, which is managed by DHL Supply Chain, will also distribute other Ferrero brands. “We are thrilled to be an active business partner in Jonestown and Union Township. These com- munities’ commitment to econom- ic growth was an integral part of the decision to select this location for our new distribution center,” added Chibe. “In DHL, we have the perfect partner whose best-in- class experience and technology will ensure this facility helps power Ferrero’s continued growth for years to come.” Joining the ribbon-ceremony was Franklin Littleton, President, Consumer, DHL Supply Chain North America which provides warehouse services for Fer- rero’s new distribution center, including shipment consolida- tion, packaging, distribution, and inventory management. With digitalization being a priority for DHL Supply Chain, the facility will utilize lithium powered lifts as an energy and cost savings initiative; JDA (NTV) warehouse management system; and DHL’s proprietary MySupplyChain that provides visibility across the entire supply chain. “We were immediately attract- ed to Ferrero’s vision for future growth and believed our proven processes to consistently deliver predictability and cost certainty uniquely positioned us to help them increase capacity and achieve that vision,” said Littleton. “The addition of this new facility is an exciting and critical step in continuing to deliver on Ferrero’s growth strategy as it will bring its products to the market with even greater speed and efficiency.” Also, in attendance at the rib- bon-cutting were Congressman Daniel P. Meuser, representatives from Union Township, Jonestown, and the Pennsylvania Congres- sional Delegation, as well as other Ferrero and DHL special guests. Ferrero’s new distribution center demonstrates the company’s commitment to contribute pos- itively to the planet and its em- ployees and suppliers. In addition to the lithium-powered lifts, the center features an energy-saving HVAC system and zero-waste- to-landfill practices to reduce environmental impact. Ferrero Officially Opens New Distribution Center In Jonestown, Pennsylvania The new facility is expected to generate 225 new jobs, furthering company plans for North American expansion.