en.Wedoany.com Reported - Global logistics and transportation company GEODIS has leased a new distribution facility at the Lakeridge Logistics Centre in the Town of Ajax, Ontario, Canada, to provide logistics and warehousing services for Milwaukee Tool.

Under the lease, the facility is located at 537 Kingston Rd. E., covering approximately 470,000 square feet, with a five-year term. Operations are expected to commence by the end of May 2027, creating approximately 100 full-time jobs, along with additional contract and seasonal positions.

The Lakeridge Logistics Centre is one of the largest industrial development projects in Ontario, with a total area of 1.2 million square feet, and still has space available for lease.

Shaun Collier, Mayor and Chief Executive Officer of Ajax, stated that GEODIS operates in 166 countries with nearly 50,000 employees across more than 1,000 sites worldwide. Its presence is a significant addition to the town's industrial and employment base, reinforcing Ajax's position as a strategic hub for logistics and distribution.

Bahi Kamalanathan, Senior Director of Operations at GEODIS, said this is the company's first site in the community and expands its footprint in the Durham Region. The new facility provides the infrastructure and location needed for large-scale operations. Milwaukee Tool exemplifies the partnerships GEODIS has established, and the company looks forward to further growth and becoming a key employer in the local community.

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