USA - Häfele breaks ground on massive NC warehouse expansion project.  The expanded facility – 221,200 sq. ft. (20,550 sqm) in total upon completion – will increase the facility’s overall storage capacity by 60%.

“The expansion of our North Carolina warehouse is an investment in the future success of Häfele, but also that of our customers,” said Paul K. Smith, President of Häfele America Co. “Through this project we’ll be able to serve all of our customers in a multitude of better, more efficient ways – as well as reducing the company’s carbon footprint by adding solar power to our campus.”

The expanded facility will include a 501-kW solar system consisting of over 1,100 panels. That investment alone is expected to provide approximately 75% of the total power use for the facility.

“The equipment and processes employed within our Archdale facility are about to receive a monumental upgrade,” said Jed Kilpatrick, Director of Operations for Häfele America Co. “In addition to increased storage capacity, we’ll be adding the latest automated conveyor lines and product pick systems which will improve responsiveness, efficiency and order accuracy."

The total investment in facility upgrades and expansion is USD 13 million. Construction on the project will commence immediately with an anticipated project completion date of fall 2022.