Consolidating distribution to PTD

Dynapac is consolidating European distribution of light & concrete equipment and spare parts to Belgium.

A transfer of distribution of Dynapac light compaction and concrete equipment to a new distribution center is now ongoing. Deliveries for the aftermarket are also part of the new distribution scheme, with all European shipments being sent out of Power Tools Distribution Center (PTD) in Hoeselt, Belgium. The new distribution scheme will start on May 1, 2009.

PTD is wholly owned by Atlas Copco and is a state-of-the-art distribution center, well appreciated for a high level of efficiency and customer satisfaction. “The move to PTD will give us an increased service level, higher efficiency and better availability of our products,” says Per Hörner, Vice President for Purchasing and Logistics. He foresees great benefits for customers as well as suppliers. Advantages involve improved stock availability, better monitoring of stock, and faster, direct and more accurate deliveries. The consolidation of distribution will allow the factories to focus on their core activity, production.

From a customer point of view, the change will have no noticeable effect on the way orders are placed. “The first line of support interacting with the customer will remain as it is today, and we are strengthening our back-office functions to better support our customer centres and distributors,” Per Hörner says. “The move is planned in detail to go fast and smooth without disruptions in the service to our customers”.

The long term aim is to have distribution centers in Europe, Asia and the Americas. In the USA, distribution from the factory in San Antonio, Texas, was recently moved to the Atlas Copco distribution centre in Allen, Texas. Companies in Canada and Mexico are next in line to benefit from this reorganisation, with all shipments being delivered from Allen, Texas.  

For further questions, please contact:   Per Hörner, VP Purchasing & Logistics, Atlas Copco Road Construction Equipment  + 46 (0)70- 848 8327  per.horner@se.atlascopco.com