Fastfrate Group this morning celebrated the opening of its new facility at CentrePort Canada Rail Park in Manitoba.
The $55-million investment will expand the company’s capabilities in Manitoba and throughout Western Canada, Fastfrate announced.
The 114,000 sq.-ft. facility sits on 25 acres in Rosser, Man., just outside Winnipeg. It brings together Fastfrate and its subsidiaries ASL Distribution Services and Precision Parcel & Package Deliveries under one roof.
“This model of integrating multiple service lines under one roof will be a blueprint for future expansion in other regions,” said Ron Tepper, executive chairman of Fastfrate Group. “It’s a transformative step for our business, and we are excited about the positive impact it will have on our clients and the Manitoba community.”
The companies will operate a full range of services including intermodal LTL and truckload, intra-west trucking, warehousing, distribution and final mile parcel deliveries.
“This grand opening is a significant milestone for Fastfrate Group as we expand our footprint into Manitoba and Western Canada, and elevate our service offerings,” said Manny Calandrino, CEO of Fastfrate Group. “We’ve been a part of the Winnipeg community for over 50 years, and this new facility will allow us to better meet the growing demands of our customers while creating new opportunities for the local economy.”
It will operate extensive cross-docking utilizing 56 dock doors at the facility. The company says its location will also allow it to tap into new markets.
