The LEGO Group is broadening its attain in the US with a $366 million funding right into a regional distribution middle (RDC) in Prince George County, Virginia. Building on the two,000,000-square-foot RDC begins later this yr, with projected operation by 2027.
The RDC will be part of the LEGO Group’s rising presence in Virginia, as its future factory in Larger Richmond is anticipated to open by 2027. This transfer from The LEGO Group demonstrates its dedication to provide technique and sourcing, with each factories and distribution facilities located in main markets.
“The regional distribution middle will deliver higher flexibility to our community, making certain we’re well-positioned to assist long-term progress within the Americas,” says Carsten Rasmussen, COO of The LEGO Group. “Along with our future Virginia manufacturing unit, the RDC will shorten our provide chain within the area, lowering lead instances for our clients in addition to our environmental influence. We’re grateful for the continued assist from the Commonwealth of Virginia.”
The LEGO Group’s Virginia manufacturing unit will enhance supply chain efficiency inside the States and create greater than 1,700 jobs inside the LEGO Group, boosting the native financial system. The LEGO Group additionally maintains an RDC in Fort Value, Texas, that employs 305 folks.
The LEGO Group can also be prioritizing international growth, as demonstrated by the current opening of its new factory in Binh Duong, Vietnam, and the enlargement of already present factories in Nyíregyháza, Hungary; Jiaxing, China; and Monterrey, Mexico. The 2027 Virginia RDC will be part of the just lately opened RDC in Belgium and the RDC in Vietnam, slated to open later this yr.
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