Mazda car parts shipped from Japan to B.C. via the Deltaport terminal no longer have to go all the way to a distribution centre in Mississauga, Ontario, before being shipped right back to Mazda dealers in B.C.
Mazda officially opens a new Western Canadian parts distribution centre today in the Gloucester Industrial Park in Langley.
The new 125,000-square foot facility includes a parts distribution warehouse that will serve 37 dealers in Western Canada, from B.C. to Manitoba. It also includes Mazda Canada's western regional office, which has relocated from Richmond.
The new centre will create 13 full-time warehouse jobs, as well as seasonal and part-time jobs.
The move is part of a $20 million initiative by Mazda to centralize its parts distribution in North America to save costs. It is increasing its American distribution centres from three to five.
Currently, parts shipped from Japan come through B.C. first, then go to Ontario before being sent back to dealers in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
The new distribution centre will save Mazda money in fuel costs. It will also save time for customers waiting for parts.
"Via the new [distribution centre], Mazda delivers parts to B.C. dealers during the night so they have them first thing in the morning," the company stated. "This means quicker turnaround time for customers."
