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Caterpillar Logistics Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar has begun construction on a new parts distribution centre in Clayton, Ohio. The new facility, known as the Clayton Distribution Centre, will span more than one million square feet and is part of the multiyear expansion and enhancement of the North American Cat Parts distribution network.

“One of the key reasons customers buy Caterpillar products is the superior product support capability our dealers provide. We support that capability through the industry’s best parts distribution,” said Steve Larson, vice president of Caterpillar and chairman of Cat Logistics.

“In 2009, we opened a new parts distribution centre in Waco, Texas. That was the first step in our network expansion in North America, and we’re already seeing the benefits of increased capacity and velocity. The Clayton Distribution Centre is the next step, further optimising the service parts supply chain and ensuring we deliver the outstanding parts service our customers expect.”

When fully staffed, the Clayton Distribution Centre will employ up to 600 people, depending on market demand. The facility will provide inbound receiving capability close to suppliers and align outbound shipments for improved delivery to dealers and customers. The facility will primarily support five Cat dealers in the region – Ohio Cat, MacAllister, Michigan Cat, Walker Machinery and Whayne Supply.