DHL announces European distribution centres for Eaton’s electric business
DHL Supply Chain has signed a long-term agreement with the global power management company Eaton to create and manage three distribution centres for its electrical business in Europe. In a statement issued today (25 September), Deutsche Post DHL Group said it will consolidate Eaton’s existing major standalone distribution centre capabilities throughout Europe into the three primary distribution centres. These will be located in Germany, in the UK and in the Czech Republic, where the current DHL managed distribution center will be expanded.
“Eaton has been a valued partner for years and we are delighted to further intensify our collaboration. Based on DHL Supply Chain’s broad expertise in devising integrated supply chain solutions, we developed the Rheinbach concept for a full warehouse consolidation, starting with planning, construction, fit out and full automation to the initial setup and operation,” said Oscar de Bok, CEO Mainland Europe, Middle East & Africa, DHL Supply Chain.
In Rheinbach, Germany, a new building is planned that will serve Eaton’s customers in Western Europe. The green field construction is scheduled to start in the fourth quarter 2017, with DHL storing and distributing different electric components such as switch cabinets, fuses and control devices in the new warehouse after its completion in 2018.
