17 Million Filters and Parts Shipped Annually
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI), a leading worldwide manufacturer of
filtration systems and parts, celebrated the grand opening of its
expanded 45,000 square meter (484,000 square feet) distribution facility
in Brugge, Belgium. The facility serves 164 countries and has an annual
outbound goods volume of 17 million units.
“In support of our growth strategy and commitment to having a global
reach with a local touch, we continue to invest in new capacity around
the world that aligns with our focus on in-region customer support,”
said Tod Carpenter, Donaldson’s chairman, president and chief executive
officer. “This latest investment recognizes Brugge for its strategic
location, strong transportation infrastructure and superior workforce.
We are excited about having this new capacity available to drive future
growth with our customers in Europe.”
The newly expanded facility was first put into service in 1996 as a
10,000 square meter (108,000 square feet) factory to support the
company’s gas turbine filtration applications. In 2006 the company
converted the facility to a distribution center, and at the same time
more than doubled its size to 22,000 square meters (237,000 square feet).
“More than a quarter of Donaldson’s sales last year came from Europe and
a third of the total turnover of our European sales passes through our
Brugge distribution center,” said Wim Vermeersch, Donaldson’s vice
president, Europe, Middle East and Africa. “With this investment,
customers will be able to consolidate orders and receive products from
fewer locations, which provides our valued customers with the
high-quality customer service experience they have come to expect from
Donaldson.”
For a video of Donaldson’s warehousing and distribution capabilities at
the Brugge facility, go to https://youtu.be/VRd6XV9B4Do.
About Donaldson Company
Founded in 1915, Donaldson Company is a global leader in the filtration
industry with sales, manufacturing and distribution locations around the
world. Donaldson’s innovative filtration technologies are designed to
solve complex filtration challenges and enhance customers’ equipment.
For more information, visit www.Donaldson.com.
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