SPAR opens new Distribution Centre in Brisbane QLD

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SPAR opens new Distribution Centre in Brisbane

SPAR Australia announced the opening of their new 13,400sqm state-of-the-art Distribution Centre within the ESR Australia’s Acacia Ridge Business Park in an event officiated by The Honourable Graham Perrett, Member for Moreton on Thursday the 13th October 2022.

The opening commenced with John Dobrenov, Senior Project Manager from ESR Australia, welcoming the official party to the opening and introducing The Welcome to Country which included a traditional Smoking Ceremony.

SPAR Australia’s Managing Director, Lou Jardin, said that locating the distribution facility in Acacia Ridge was a strategic decision. “Consolidating operations to the Acacia Ridge site enables SPAR to better service its network of licensees, the majority of which are family-run small businesses, who support their local community by offering the best service.”

“SPAR decided to keep operations in Queensland to continue supporting the local economy and contribute to the growth opportunities across the industrial industry. It’s been a great experience working with ESR Australia, who share this vision for the region,” Mr Jardin said.

The distribution centre will service over 240 Branded and Independent Retail supermarkets across the Eastern Seaboard. Further, the facility is set to employ over 80 people and will contribute to the employment of an additional 2,500 workers who will work across the network of SPAR stores. Both existing and future SPAR Australia customers will benefit from the greater

New SPAR distribution centre will service over 240 Branded and Independent Retail supermarkets across the Eastern Seaboard

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logistic efficiencies for Retailers. The new Distribution Centre has been designed for future growth of the SPAR network, the state-of-the-art equipment allows the SPAR Retailers to be serviced with greater efficiency which in turn will benefit the communities they service.

At SPAR’s new Distribution Centre, ESR Australia has delivered a cutting-edge facility, drawing on its internal integrated development capability of developing the highest-quality sustainable industrial facilities.

ESR Australia’s CEO Phil Pearce said, “the opening of SPAR’s distribution facility within ESR Australia’s Acacia Ridge Business Park exemplifies the robust growth within Queensland’s industrial sector, fueled by growing demand for local manufacturing and distribution facilities.”

Locally owned and operated, SPAR stores are part of the worldwide SPAR family. Over 13,600 SPAR stores in over 48 countries across 4 continents meet the needs of over 14.5 million customers daily. At SPAR our customers can be assured of great service, a great range, low prices every day and specials that will SAVE them money!

Smoking Ceremony

Internal view of the SPAR Distribution Centre

SPAR Guild Council - Lou Jardin (second right) & Hon. Graham Perret MP (far left)