Avnet Breaks Ground On New Integration And Logistics Facility
Phoenix, AZ - Avnet, Inc., a global technology distribution and services company, broke ground recently on a new integration and logistics facility in Chandler, Ariz. Ryan Companies US, Inc. will develop and construct the approximately 228,000-square-foot facility in the flex-industrial complex at Chandler Freeways Business Park and lease it back to Avnet. The building is scheduled for occupancy in May 2008. The facility will house a state-of-the-art integration center capable of building and shipping approximately 700,000 systems annually, in addition to a new warehouse dedicated to integration activities.
"Avnet's integration services team, which customizes computing hardware and software in thousands of possible configurations, has been growing steadily in the Phoenix metro area," said Fred Cuen, president, Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas. "Increasing demand for Avnet's higher-end technology integration services, such as complex server configurations and software customization, drove our need for additional floor space, power and network capabilities."
Avnet's new facility in Chandler will roughly double the company's Americas integration capacity, supporting continued growth in the region while providing improved flexibility to quickly and effectively adapt to high-end configuration requirements.
A dedicated warehouse supports Avnet's goal of providing rapid completion of integrated solutions for customers. "As globalization of our business continues, Avnet's expertise in logistics has become even more valuable to our customers worldwide. Supporting both our customers' integration and logistics needs under one roof allows us to deliver better service faster and at a lower overall cost," said Jim Smith, president, Avnet Logistics.
The new facility will also support the integration and distribution operations of Avnet's recently acquired Access Distribution business. The facility is located near Avnet's existing North American flagship distribution center in Chandler, providing the company with improved access to shared resources, transportation and facilities.
"We enjoyed working with Avnet previously on their Technology Solutions building at the ASU Research Park," said Chuck Carefoot, vice president of construction for Ryan Companies US, Inc. "It seemed a natural fit for Avnet to look nearby to the Chandler Freeways Business Park for their integration and logistics facility."
Located on a 13.11-acre site just south of SR 202 and east of I-10, Avnet's building will include a 183,061-square-foot first floor to be used as an integration and logistics facility, and a 46,679-square-foot second floor for office space. The project also includes parking for 479 cars, a recessed truck dock accommodating 14 truck bays, two drive-in dock doors, and a secured dock yard with guard house and motorized gates.
Ryan expects to receive the shell building permit later this month, and is managing all permits and approvals for the project. Balmer Architectural Group is the architect for the project. Bill Littleton of Colliers International served as broker.
SOURCE: Avnet, Inc. and Ryan Companies US, Inc.