Merc Trucks to open global service parts centre in Halberstadt
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is working on a Global Parts Center in Germany that will supply global dealers with service parts from 2026
Bridgestone tightens its grip on Europe
Bridgestone is supporting tyre distribution in the European region from a new facility in Poznan, Poland, which is being operated by ETA logistika
Toyota converts former Melbourne plant into mega PDI facility
Toyota has invested $150m in converting its former assembly plant in Altona, near Melbourne, Australia, into a large-scale, pre-delivery inspection (PDI) centre for imported vehicles.
JD Logistics helps improve SAIC-GM-Wuling service parts deliveries
JD Logistics has taken over the management of four service parts warehouses in China for joint venture SAIC-GM-Wuling
Agility in the matrix at BLG
The head of BLG’s Contract division, Matthias Magnor, has spent the last year reorganising its regional management structure and its target market focus to achieve greater resilience and profitability
Hyundai Mobis parts centre will feature autonomous logistics
Hyundai Mobis will build a $72m integrated parts logistics centre in Gyeongju next year that will use autonomous mobile robots and feature sustainable energy supply
Pirelli to invest €114m in Mexico plant
The plant in Silao, Mexico will increase production up to 8.5m pieces with the investment, announced after ten years of manufacture at the site.
JCB signs up Maersk and Unipart Logistics for parts handling
JCB has signed parts logistics contracts with Maersk and Unipart Logistics to support global operations at a time of ”unprecedented growth” and transform the machinery maker’s global supply chain operations
Mercedes-Benz Trucks partners with XPO to open UK distribution hub
The centre outside Milton Keynes will act as a dedicated service hub and spare parts warehouse for Mercedes and fellow Daimler brand Fuso trucks.
Schuler opens Göppingen service centre for its own and third-party presses
Schuler’s new service centre will store more than 10,000 spare parts for its presses and have turnarounds of less than 24 hours.
