Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company, a leading food manufacturer, seller, and distributor based in Saudi Arabia, has officially announced the opening of its new sales depot in Makkah.
The project construction began on May 15 last year and finished in November following the company’s exploration of how to create greater operational efficiencies. It also explored how to enhance its value chain and realize development opportunities in the region. Demand for foodstuff supplies in neighboring communities had also been growing steadily, leading to the company exploring how it can service growing demand more efficiently and sustainably.
The newly built depot is located in the MODON industrial city. It covers a total area of 8,000 square meters, with a total built-up area of 2,800 square meters and storage area of 2,300 square meters.
SADAFCO implemented a solar energy system for the new depot, with a total roof area of 2,400 square meters having the potential to generate 350 kW of solar energy.
With the newly opened depot, SADAFCO aims to strengthen its performance and facilitate its growth. Additionally, it is in line with the organization’s innovation-driven philosophy. The new warehouse is expected to result in cost savings and a more efficient supply chain and will enhance services to cities surrounding the Holy City.
The Makkah depot has a storage capacity of 1,500 pallets for ambient goods and 760 pallets for frozen goods. It is capable of further expansion to store 2,000 pallets of ambient goods and 1,000 pallets of frozen goods at the Makkah depot.
SADAFCO’s CEO Patrick Stillhart said: “We are delighted to announce the completion of the new depot in Makkah. Taking pioneering steps in innovation and advancements is vital for SADAFCO’s sustainability, as well as for enhancing the well-being of society as a whole.”
“SADAFCO has an established sales and distribution network throughout Saudi Arabia and across the GCC region. We are committed to delighting consumers and are working to meet the growing demand in the neighboring cities, given the geographical importance of its location,” he added.
In line with their feasibility and market studies, SADAFCO will develop new sustainability-focused projects over the coming year. A further eight additional solar-powered locations are planned, aiming to reduce the amount of energy needed from the national grid, benefiting the environment as well as the company’s employees.
