Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO), the leading food manufacturer, seller, and distributor based in Saudi Arabia, has officially opened its new sales depot in the Holy city of Makkah.
The newly built depot is located in MODON industrial city. It covers a total area of 8,000 m2 with the total built-up area being 2,800 m2 and a storage area of 2,300 m2.
SADAFCO implemented a solar energy system for the new depot with a total roof area of 2,400 square meters and the potential to generate 350 kW of solar energy.
With the newly opened depot, SADAFCO is strengthening its performance and facilitating 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, Mr. Patrick Stillhart, said that, “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 and also the geographical importance of its location,” Mr. Stillhart added.
