Joliet Illinois, September 3, 2020 – IPEX, a leader in thermoplastic piping systems, announced today the grand opening of their new Joliet Distribution Centre, southwest of the Chicago metropolitan area.
This new facility operated by LeSaint Logistics, a Chicago based third party service provider, has a starting size of 50,000 sf with a possible expansion to beyond 200,000 sf, which significantly increases IPEX’s available warehouse space in the region and allows us to bring more products closer to our customers and end-users.
“A major part of our growth strategy in the US includes increasing our warehouse sizes in order to carry more skus and provide a larger product offering for our customers,” says Travis Lutes, President & COO, IPEX. “We constantly explore ways to offer our customers an exceptional experience and that includes the ability to supply their needs in a timely and expedient manner.”
About IPEX
IPEX is an Aliaxis Company who provides a comprehensive range of thermoplastic piping systems to North American customers in the municipal, irrigation, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and telecommunication sectors. With state of the art manufacturing facilities and distribution centers across North America, IPEX has established a reputation for end-user focus, product innovation, quality and performance. For more information on IPEX, please visit: www.ipexna.com
About Aliaxis
Aliaxis is a global leader in advanced plastic piping systems for building, infrastructure, industrial and agriculture applications. The company provides communities around the world with sustainable innovative solutions for water and energy, leading the industry in a way that anticipates the rapidly evolving needs of its customers and of society. With a global workforce of about 16,100 employees, Aliaxis offers specific solutions that meet our customers’ most demanding needs across the globe. Aliaxis is active through leading local brands and operating in over 45 countries, combining local solutions with global innovation and operational excellence. The company is privately owned, with its global headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
For more information on Aliaxis, please visit: www.aliaxis.com
About LeSaint
Since 1983, LeSaint Logistics, a Chicago-based third-party logistic provider, has been developing customized, integrated supply chain solutions that help reduce total logistic costs, free up working capital and improve customer service. With a national footprint of more than 25 facilities, LeSaint offers integrated supply chain solutions across including omni-channel fulfillment, retail-ready configuration, warehousing, and transportation.
For more information on LeSiant, please visit: www.lesaint.com
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