U.S. FOODSERVICE-PORT ORANGE BREAKS GROUND ON $33-MILLION EXPANSION
New facility to serve as central Florida hub, increase existing space by nearly 60 percent
PORT ORANGE, Fla., Aug. 6, 2010
U.S. Foodservice broke ground today to expand its Port
Orange division’s food distribution center to 409,000-square-feet and support the continuing
growth of the company’s Central Florida distribution business.
Construction on the $33-million expansion at 5425 S. Williamson Blvd. is expected to be
completed by July 2011.
Once the expansion is complete, the company will close its nearby Ormond Beach location. Its
more than 330 employees will move to the new facility which will have a combined workforce
of more than 500. This consolidation will make Port Orange the hub of its central Florida
business which serves nearly 5,000 restaurants, healthcare facilities, hotels, schools and
government agencies throughout the state, southeast Georgia and southern Alabama.
“Our business is growing and we need more space to serve customers,” said Pat Kelly, president
of U.S. Foodservice-Port Orange. “The expanded facility will enable us to respond more
efficiently to our customers’ needs while serving a growing market from a modern and
strategically located distribution center.”
Despite two prior expansions, the company had exhausted capacity at the Ormond Beach
facility, Kelly said. The 60-acre site at Port Orange, however, offers ample space for growth.
The expanded facility will offer:
Capacity for 14,000 fresh, frozen, non-perishable and non-food products
127,000-square-feet of freezer space
48,000-square-feet of refrigerated space
155,000-square-feet of dry storage space
51 loading docks
Kelly said the consolidated facility will feature the latest in food storage technology, including
one of the largest private refrigerated transport fleets in Florida. The facility will also feature
motion-activated and energy-efficient lighting to reduce energy consumption. As important,
serving the region from one location will enable U.S. Foodservice to reduce the impact to the
environment while increasing efficiency and improving customer service.
About U.S. Foodservice
U.S. Foodservice is one of America’s leading foodservice distributors, offering more than 350,000 national brand products
and its own high-quality private label items, ranging from meats to product to frozen foods. The company proudly
employs approximately 25,000 customers, including independent restaurants, government operations, healthcare and
hospitality entities, educational institutions and prominent multi-unit restaurant companies. With approximately $20
billion in annualized revenue, the company is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and jointly owned by funds managed
by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc. and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Discover more at
www.usfoodservice.com.