Mattel Inc. has opened a new distribution center in Jonestown, Pennsylvania. Situated in the Gateway Logistics Park, the 1 million square foot facility will be used as storage for Mattel and eventually Fisher-Price’s line of toys. Located at the junction of Interstate 81 and Interstate 78, the building features 36-foot clear heights, 15,000 sqf of office space and up to 450 secured off-building trailer storage stalls. Mattel entered a long-term lease agreement with MRP Industrial and Clarion Partners joint-ventured for the development of the facility in September 2016. The new scheme will mark Mattel’s third U.S. distribution center. Ryder System will operate and staff the facility.
“We are excited to open our newest distribution center in Jonestown,” said Philippe Lambotte, Senior Vice President, Global Logistics and Planning, Global Development and Product Supply, Mattel. “This facility is centrally located to our customers in the region, allowing us to serve them more rapidly and efficiently. In addition, we are proud to create more job opportunities for our neighbors in the community and help the local workforce.”
