Stellantis UK opens new Parts Distribution Centre in Ellesmere Port
Stellantis UK has opened a new Parts Distribution Centre in Ellesmere Port, supplying parts for 10 Stellantis brands across the UK and Ireland.
The opening of the PDC follows a multi-million pound investment and brings the Stellantis UK parts operation under one roof for the first time.
The 60,000 sqm facility holds approximately 140,000 different types of parts for vehicles up to 10 years old, with demand for parts monitored through the warehouse management system.
The PDC, which employees 234 members of staff operating over two shifts five days per week, forms an integral part of Distrigo, the Stellantis multi-brand spare parts distribution network which supplies authorised and independent repairers with genuine parts and accessories from 10 Stellantis brands. The PDC also supplies SUSTAINera Remanufactured Parts, parts for other OEMs and Distrigo’s own multi-brand Eurorepar range.
Enhanced service
Andy Kite, parts and service director, Stellantis UK, said: “The opening of our new UK Parts Distribution Centre enables us to enhance our aftersales service. Its central location offers improved UK coverage and delivery times, with the ability to deliver parts to repairers for the next working day – ensuring the shortest possible wait time for customers.
“With all our brands under one roof, from long-established names like Vauxhall to newer brands like Leapmotor, Stellantis customers benefit from the reassurance of knowing they can quickly access the parts they need.”
The site will be overseen by Diane Miller, who has moved into the role following her time as plant director at Ellesmere Port.
She said: “The relocation of our parts operation to Ellesmere Port has been a huge effort by everyone involved, but now ensures a more efficient process by bringing all Stellantis brands under one roof. Thanks to the more central location afforded by Ellesmere Port, we also benefit from better transport links for distribution to our 19 regional hubs across the UK and Ireland.
“I would like to thank all our employees for ensuring a successful transition, resulting in the highest customer satisfaction levels of any warehouse in Stellantis globally.”
