Local officials and Schneider Electric leaders cut the grand opening ribbon at the company’s new distribution center in Halton Hills, Ontario on Oct. 15. (Schneider Electric photo)

Energy management solutions provider Schneider Electric opened a new 130,000-square-foot distribution center in Halton Hills, Ontario on Oct. 15. The company’s Canadian headquarters is located in Mississauga, Ontario.

Located at 6 Cleve Court in Georgetown, the facility will serve customers across commercial, industrial, residential and infrastructure sectors. Operated in partnership with CEVA Logistics, Schneider said the DC is designed to contribute to Canada’s energy security by ensuring faster and more reliable delivery of essential electrical components and equipment across the country. CEVA’s Halton Hills facility is also among the first of several global locations deploying Manhattan Associates’ Active Warehouse Management and Order Management systems, and the company said those advanced platforms accelerate the integration of new technologies for improved operational efficiency. Additionally, the facility integrates advanced automation technologies to boost efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

“The opening of the Halton Hills distribution center demonstrates our commitment to Canada and to providing fast, reliable access to critical electrical infrastructure components,”  Schneider Electric Canada President Emily Heitman said in a news release. “This investment will help support Ontario’s growth, strengthen local supply chains and create new jobs for the community.”

“This new distribution center represents a powerful step forward in our partnership with Schneider Electric,” added Jeff Wiedwald, Vice President of Contract Logistics for North America at CEVA Logistics. “By combining Schneider’s commitment to sustainable energy with CEVA’s global logistics expertise, we’re enabling faster, smarter and more resilient supply chain solutions across Canada.”

The inauguration ceremony was attended by several distinguished guests and government representatives, including:

• Bertrand Pous, Consul General of France in Toronto
• Kristina Tesser Derksen, Federal Member of Parliament for Milton East—Halton Hills South
• Joseph Racinsky, Member of Provincial Parliament, Wellington-Halton Hills
• Mayor Ann Lawlor, Town of Halton Hills
• Melanie Frazer, CEO, Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce

.Schneider Electric employs more than 2,000 people across Canada, operating four R&D centers, 20 sales and service offices, and three manufacturing plants.