PARTS DISTRIBUTION CENTRE PLANS UNVEILED

AGCO Corporation has unveiled plans to build a new Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) in Amnéville (les Portes de l’Orne) just 12 kms from its historical Ennery site, on the outskirts of Metz (Moselle), France.

The manufacturer says it is finalising the development scheme worth a total investment of approximately €87 million. As part of the site, AGCO’s approximately €17 million low-emission, sustainable facility will primarily serve Europe and the Middle East (EME) and be the Master Depot for supplying parts into North America, South America and Asia Pacific from Europe.

The facility is intended to be operational by the end of 2026.

“This new centre is instrumental in AGCO’s transformation journey to further strengthen our industry-leading parts supply to dealers and farmers in EME while offering the best experience to our employees,” said Jena Holtberg-Benge, AGCO Vice President, Aftersales Parts. 

The PDC will span 84,000m² under roof on an approximately 200,000m² site.

The new facility will continue to serve all AGCO brands by consolidating five facilities into one operation with what the company describes as enhanced environmental, safety and operational excellence, including 24/7 ecommerce parts ordering for dealers and farmers. They also say hey will also utilise leading-edge technologies, including the advanced scanning equipment and automated storage and packaging systems to boost order fulfillment.

They manufacturer also says that sustainability is top of their mind for the project. Equipped with solar panels on the entire roof, they promise it will produce renewable energy to help power operations including automated processes, air conditioning and recharging of electric vehicles.