The new facility features state-of-the-art packing lines, bagging equipment and specialised ripening technologies, with plans to hire additional staff as logistics services continue to scale
Oppy has opened a new, significantly expanded office and warehouse facility in south Calgary.
The Canadian fresh produce group said the move will bolster its service capabilities across the Prairies and strengthen its long-term commitment to Western Canada.
The new location, which is 50 per cent bigger than Oppy’s previous Calgary facility, was developed in response to the company’s ”continued business growth and increasing demand for value-added logistics solutions”.
With its lease expiring at the former site and no option to expand, the company said it seized the opportunity to move to a space ”tailored for efficiency, flexibility and innovation”.
“Our growing core business, combined with the rise in third-party logistics, meant we needed more room,” said Stewart Lapage, vice president of supply chain and logistics.
“This new space allows us to offer enhanced services like packing, bagging, grading and ripening, while improving how we move and store produce.”
According to the company, the new facility features state-of-the-art packing lines, bagging equipment and specialised ripening and grading technologies that support a wide range of produce.
”Thoughtfully designed coolers, racking and floor plans contribute to greater operational efficiency, enabling the team to optimise produce flow as volume grows,” it said.
As a cold storage and value-added service hub, the Calgary location is ”uniquely positioned” to serve not only Alberta, but all of Western Canada with “increased agility”, Oppy stated.
“Oppy is committed to evolving with our customers’ needs and finding new ways to deliver excellence across the supply chain,” said chairman, CEO and managing partner John Anderson, who attended the facility’s grand opening.
“This space is a physical expression of our promise to grow in step with the Prairies and invest in long-term partnerships across the region.”
The group explained that is has already hired nearly half a dozen new team members in Calgary and plans to add six more roles in the near future as its logistics and third-party service offerings continue to scale.
The site also supports the growth of Oppy Transport which is expanding to meet increased demand for storage and distribution solutions.
With LED lighting installed for energy efficiency, EV chargers in parking lots, motion controlled lighting and the capacity to invest in future automation technologies, Oppy pointed out that the new space also supports its broader sustainability and innovation goals.
“Our team built this facility with the future in mind,” added Lapage. “It gives us the flexibility to right-size our workforce, improve how we serve existing customers and welcome new business with confidence.”
