Univar Solutions to Expand Footprint with New Facility in Abbotsford, British Columbia

The new facility is expected to more strategically place Univar Solutions' products and services to deliver a streamlined and efficient experience.

With larger chemical and ingredient storage as well as rail capacity and specially-designed blending rooms for solvents, corrosives and oxidizers, the facility is designed with the principles of the company's sustainability commitments embedded throughout, which will help make blending more efficient, while reducing the risk of incidents through the latest engineering controls. With a state-of-the-art containment strategy helping to minimize impact to the environment while increasing safety, the facility is expected to set a new industry standard.

"In addition to the many customer, supplier and sustainability benefits, employees will appreciate the efficient design and digital investments at the Abbotsford facility that will make it easier for them to do their jobs with safety top of mind at every step," said Halberg.