- Event reinforces Fremont's
demonstrated commitment and success in supporting growth of
advanced manufacturing, cleantech jobs. - Spotlights expanding
resources and capabilities as new high-tech facilities for battery
storage, logistics, EV support come online. - Previews the opening
by RK Logistics of California's
largest lithium battery distribution facility, and the first to be
compliant with the latest California building and safety code standards
for batteries.
FREMONT,
Calif., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
BATTERIES R US – The City of
Fremont is rapidly emerging as the nation's hub for
lithium-ion batteries. Pictured at a recent city-sponsored Battery
Summit are (L-R) Rock Magnan, senior vice president and
James Bryant, chief operating
officer, RK Logistics; Lily Mei,
Mayor, City of Fremont;
Michael Powell, director, business
development, RK Logistics; and Rebecca
Crowley, a principal with permitting consultant firm Safety
and Compliance Consulting LLC.
"This state-of-the-art facility will be the
crown jewel in our growing network of high-tech warehousing
facilities supporting the market's needs for lithium-ion battery
production, storage and distribution" -- Joe Maclean, president and CEO, RK
Logistics.
The event served to illustrate the rapid growth – and the
continuing opportunity – for cleantech manufacturing and logistics
in Fremont, and how the city's
strategic support for advanced manufacturing and related supply
chain support services complements and encourages that growth.
Now Fremont is approaching
another milestone. RK Logistics is about to launch what will be the
largest lithium battery distribution facility in California. The nearly complete facility, at
47020 Kato Road in Fremont, was
purpose designed and built to meet rigorous specifications for the
secure and safe storage and distribution of lithium-ion batteries.
It is due to commence operations in June.
"We are incredibly excited for RK Logistics new 210,000 square
foot battery distribution facility in Fremont, which when completed will be not only
the largest lithium battery distribution facility in California, but the only one that is compliant
with the latest California Building Code standards for battery
handling," said Lily Mei, mayor of
the City of Fremont.
"We know creating a vibrant battery ecosystem takes a village,
and we're grateful to be in such great company with RK Logistics,
its partners and our other supporters in local and state government
at this inaugural California Battery Summit," she added.
"This state-of-the-art facility will be the crown jewel in our
growing network of high-tech warehousing facilities supporting the
market's needs for lithium-ion-battery production, storage and
distribution," said Joe Maclean,
RK's president and chief executive, who noted that RK has been
providing lithium-ion battery logistics to clients across Silicon
Valley since 2014.
The new facility is RK's 15th in the greater Bay Area and compliments the company's
national footprint and capabilities for battery storage and
distribution in Michigan,
Texas, Arizona and New
York. The Kato Road facility was developed by Link Logistics
and leased to RK Logistics.
RK Logistics Group, based in Fremont for over 35 years, is a leading
provider of high-value logistics services and sustainable supply
chain solutions for innovation industries. The organization
maintains a network of facilities in Northern California, as well as in
Michigan, Texas, Arizona and New
York. RK's facility footprint includes sites in Fremont, Hayward, Newark and Livermore, California; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Austin, Texas; and Phoenix, Arizona, and now, a growing presence
in the Northeast U.S. Overall, the company operates some 1.6
million square feet of warehousing.
ABOUT RK LOGISTICS -- RK Logistics provides sustainable supply
chain solutions for innovation industries. RK's expertise is in
complex, high value density, zero fault tolerance, regulatorily
intensive products that often require comprehensive services. We
offer warehousing, specialty transportation, reverse logistics,
manufacturing support, engineering support, hazardous materials
storage, handling and transportation and order fulfillment. RK's
manufacturing support, warehousing, eCommerce order fulfillment and
transportation services feature enabling technologies, skilled,
experienced teams, lean practices, ISO-9001 and CA Board of
Pharmacy 3PL certifications, delivering flexible, sustainable, and
efficient logistics solutions. For more information, go to
http://www.rklogisticsgroup.com.
Media Contact
Gary Frantz, RK Logistics Group,
925-594-1434, gary.frantz@rklogisticsgroup.com,
www.rklogisticsgroup.com
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