Tompkins Solutions has announced the completion of a new distribution centre for Ferguson Enterprises, a leading distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies.

After experiencing significant growth through a series of acquisitions over the last decade, Ferguson enlisted the help of Tompkins to streamline its supply chain operations by consolidating multiple distribution centres into a single cohesive facility serving the Denver market.

Located in Aurora, Colorado, the new facility enables Ferguson to reduce its per unit processing costs and improve service levels for internal and external customers throughout the region.

The 435,000 sqft. (40,000 sqm) distribution centre features a variety of leading materials handling solutions, including pick modules for cases and eaches, a dual-sided shipping sorter and a 51,000-bin AutoStore automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), among others. In addition to warehouse space, the facility also includes offices and a counter for trade contractors.

“By working alongside Ferguson on every step of the project, we were able to design and deliver a flexible, efficient facility capable of meeting their current and future needs, and we look forward to an ongoing partnership as they continue to expand their business,” says David Latona, co-CEO of Tompkins Solutions.

In addition to the Aurora distribution centre, Tompkins is also partnering with Ferguson on a greenfield facility in Chandler, Arizona, as well as the design and retrofit of several other distribution centres throughout the United States.