-June 4,2021-
UPS adding 2.9mw rooftop solar
The new Visalia United Parcel Service package hub at Plaza and Riggin will sport more than 9000 rooftop solar panels according to a city building permit just issued. The arrays should generate about 2.9 megawatts of renewable power to light up the 450,000sf facility.
UPS has pledged to source 25% of its electricity from renewable energy by 2025 in what is just one of a raft of new initiatives designed to make the company cleaner and more sustainable.
The Atlanta, U.S.-headquartered parcel delivery giant is hoping to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for its global ground operations by 12% by 2025. To achieve this, UPS will ensure that one in four new vehicles purchased annually will be “alternative fuel or advanced technology” vehicles.
Titan Brands opening warehouse in Visalia
Internet retailer Titan Brands, based in Memphis Tennessee, has opened a distribution warehouse in Visalia. The company has leased a 132,668 square feet building at the SE corner of Plaza and Riggin in a new multi-building development owned by Diversified Development Group.
A company statement says” Titan Brands, a direct-to-consumer
e-commerce company, will be bringing a distribution center to Visalia, CA. Titan Brands — parent company to Titan Attachments, Titan Fitness, Titan Ramps, and Titan Great Outdoors — has seen accelerated growth and, with this, is expanding into additional distribution centers.”
“Titan has begun hiring people to work at the facility, with jobs posted online. The hiring plan includes material handlers, forklift operators, and operations positions, all of which offer competitive and comprehensive benefits packages, initial and ongoing training, and the opportunity for career advancement roles.”
Spokesperson Olivia Jamison says”We expect to employ approximately 20 people, with plans to expand in the future.”
To learn more about Titan Brands or to apply for an open position, visit titanbrands.com.
The new Diversified Development Group(DDG) complex of buildings at Plaza and Riggin is across the street from the big Visalia UPS hub. DDG says the 2 completed tilt-up concrete buildings are fully leased. JDS Industries is in building B. Buildings C and D are not yet constructed but are expected to break ground soon.
Floor Company expanding in Visalia
Floor covering company Nammour Inc is building a new 50,000sf warehouse in the Visalia Industrial Park The firm is a wholesaler of flooring and flooring supplies specializes in carpet, laminate, SPC (Rigid Core Flooring), LVT(Luxury Vinyl Tile), tile and more. The Visalia company has locations in Bakersfield and Fresno as well as Visalia. The firm plans to build their new warehouse on Sunnyview, across the street from their current warehouse. Nammour purchased the land at 8028 W Sunnyview for the project recently.
ServiceMaster acquires 50,000sf
In the Visalia Industrial Park with UPS and Amazon stoking the development fire, existing buildings are being gobbled up including a 50,000 sf tilt-up at 8230 Doe Ave recently purchased by ServiceMaster by Benevento who will be enjoying lots more space now for their business.