Beedie Development Group and Damco Distribution are unveiling the first phase of the Queensborough Logistics Centre, a 45,620-square-foot cross-dock facility.
The centre is located at 549 Duncan St. in New Westminster. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 11 a.m.
“Beedie Development Group is proud to be a partner in this development,” said president Ryan Beedie in a media release. “This project is the outcome of an extremely collaborative effort between the City of New Westminster, Port Metro Vancouver, Damco Distribution Canada Inc. and Beedie Development Group. The selection of the Queensborough site is the ultimate testament to the establishment of New Westminster as a tier one industrial location.”
The grand opening of the centre builds on the city’s 2013 Most Business Friendly Award from the Commercial Real Estate Development Association’s Metro Vancouver chapter.
“The opening of the Queensborough Logistics Centre is a reflection of our city’s commitment to new business development, and by extension creating new job opportunities in New Westminster,” said Mayor Wayne Wright in the release.
“This development is a great example of maximizing (on our) industrial land use, (by) ensuring the close proximity of logistics operations to Canada’s largest port. It’s a perfect fit,” Tom Corsie, vice-president of real estate for Port Metro Vancouve, said in the release.
New Westminster’s mayor, along with members of council, Port Metro Vancouver, Damco Distribution and Beedie Development Group will be in attendance, according to the release.
Green award
Tissue giant Kruger Products earned the 2013 Greening of the Supply Chain Award from the Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters.
Currently in its fifth year, this distinction is awarded to a Canadian company that has initiated, implemented and proven a corporate commitment to greening its supply chain, as well as reducing its carbon footprint, says a media release.
“It is a privilege to be recognized for our projects, large and small, that are contributing to lessening its impact on the environment,” John O’Hara, vice-president of logistics, said in a media release.
The company won the award because of its supplier policies, work in reducing logistics and transportation inefficiencies, and installation of innovative technologies to improve its sustainable performance, among other initiatives.
“The award is a real testament to our leadership and commitment to driving sustainable change within our company, our broader industry and the industries of our customers,” Steven Sage, vice-president of sustainability and innovation said in the release. “At the mid-way point of our Sustainability 2015 journey, we are proud of our progress and will continue to work hard to continue to find ways to evolve our operations.”
To follow Kruger Products’ sustainable progress, visit www.sustainability2015.ca.
New Shoppers opens
Shoppers Drug Mart has a new location in the city at the Brewery District in Sapperton.
The store held its grand opening last Saturday at the new store,located at 288 East Columbia St. The 8,400-square-foot Shoppers features a large beauty section that carries cosmetics from brands such as Lise Watier, N07, Elizabeth Arden, Biotherm, Anna Sui and Quo.
The store also sells grocery items, including milk, eggs and bread, along with the Nativa Organics and Simply Food lines.
Home love
An interior design store has found a new home on 12th Street.
Interior designers Aris Noble and Michelle Bernier’s Design With Confidence offers a number of services to help spruce up tired interiors, including renovations, home staging, window coverings, flooring, fabrics, paint and custom cabinets.
“We are sort of a one-stop,” Bernier said, summing up what they offer at the shop, which opened just a week ago.
The pair is planning a grand opening for next month. For now, the public is invited to check them out at 950 12th St. or see www.designwithconfidence.ca.
