McCormick Australia to open new logistics centre in Melbourne

Multinational food company McCormick & Company Inc is opening a new environmentally friendly, multi-purpose head office in Mentone, Victoria.

Currently under construction, the new facility is set to bolster manufacturing in early 2022.

McCormick’s new multi-million dollar complex will house the company’s new Australian head office, which will also incorporate a state-of-the-art Technical Innovation Centre, a logistics centre, and new corporate offices.

The facility will serve as McCormick Australia’s innovation and collaboration hub for employees and customers. Over 90 McCormick Australia team members will work in this new location.

The company estimates that 500 new construction will be created for the region during the building phase of the project, which is currently underway.

Victorian Minister for Industry Support and Recovery, Martin Pakula, said the commitment underlined the strength of manufacturing in the state.

“This is a vote of confidence in Victoria, the skills of its manufacturing workforce and the sophistication and reliability of the local supply chain,” Pakula said.

McCormick Asia Pacific President, Daniel Moorfield, said that they are thrilled to reach this key milestone in building the McCormick Australia of the future.

“This new head office in Mentone is symbolic of our business transformation over the last four years and our strategic focus on growth within Asia Pacific,” Moorfield said.

“Melbourne is a fantastic place for us to make this investment, with first-class agricultural suppliers nearby, a dedicated Australian and Asia Pacific customer base, and a transportation network that is amongst the best in the world,” he said.

He continued that the new Technical Innovation Centre will enable the company to collaborate with key local customers to create tasty new products for Australians to enjoy.

“Whether it is providing seasonings to snack food manufacturers, sauces and coatings to restaurants, or creating great new products for our long-standing brands such as Aeroplane Jelly and Keen’s Curry, the Technical Innovation Centre will provide inspiration to anyone who enjoys flavour,” he said.

The company also extended their thanks their developer partner, Goodman, and building partner, Texco.

The new facility has several features that are designed to promote environmental sustainability, enhanced workplace safety and increased collaboration which include the use of solar power generation, thermally efficient glass, solar roof panels and efficient energy systems.

The new logistics centre will include a mega-canopy that significantly expand the number of trucks the warehouse can accommodate. This space will increase the efficiency of loading and unloading trucks and provides a safe environment regardless of weather conditions.

The site will also be designed to achieve a 5-Star Green rating by the Green Building Council of Australia.

“Manufacturing remains a vital part of Melbourne’s economy and we are very pleased to invest in this world-class facility that will help cement Victoria as a global leader in food manufacturing,” said Paris Golden, Managing Director of McCormick Australia.

“We look forward to formally opening the facility in early 2022,” he said.

Source: McCormick Corporation