LOS ANGELES — Puratos US announced the expansion of its West Coast operations with two key investments in the Los Angeles region.
The expansion includes the installation of a new manufacturing line at Puratos’ Rancho Dominguez facility and a planned relocation to a state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution facility in Gardena. The strategic investments will bolster the company’s operations to support its growing customer base while reducing its carbon footprint.
The manufacturing line features cutting-edge technology with an enhanced design that incorporates ergonomics and material flow. It is expected to be operational by the end of the year and will allow Puratos to produce its full line of dry products. Upgrades to the factory’s infrastructure include a break room to improve the overall employee experience.
The transition to the new warehouse, which is five miles from the plant, will be completed by this fall. It is projected to reduce transport time between the two facilities by over 52 miles, which will eliminate 30,000 truck miles and over 12 tons of CO2 annually,
“These investments demonstrate our dedication to our customers, partners and people, and our commitment to the most sustainable operating model possible,” said Andrew Brimacombe, president of Puratos US. “By expanding, consolidating and streamlining our operations, we are well-positioned to meet the rising demand for our products and further strengthen our partnerships throughout the critical Los Angeles market.”
In addition to modern infrastructure, the 86,000-sq.-ft. facility will feature LED lighting, an ESFR sprinkler system, on-site electrical charging for vehicles, waste reduction initiatives and responsible packaging practices.
