Media Advisory - IKEA Hamilton Customer Distribution Centre Groundbreaking Event

BURLINGTON, ON, March 13, 2025 /CNW/ - IKEA Canada to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Customer Distribution Centre (CDC) in Hamilton

IKEA Hamilton Customer Distribution Centre & Collection point Groundbreaking Event Directions Map (CNW Group/IKEA Canada Limited Partnership)

• IKEA Canada is accelerating its business transformation to become more accessible, affordable, and sustainable to better meet the needs and dreams of Canadians.
  
  
• As part of a $300M investment, IKEA is breaking ground on a new Customer Distribution Centre (CDC) and Collection point in Hamilton.
  
  
• This facility will be key to strengthening the customer fulfilment network setup for IKEA in the GTA, ensuring products are readily available and delivery times are minimized, while providing a dynamic omnichannel shopping experience.
  
  
• Located at 212 Glover Road in Hamilton, the area is highly accessible from a transport perspective and ideal for future growth in the market.

When: Tuesday, March 18, 2025

• 1:30 PM – Arrival time
• 1:55 PM – Welcome & remarks
• 2:20 PM – Groundbreaking photo opportunity
• 2:40 PM – Mingling and interviews available with IKEA spokespeople upon request

Who: Remarks will be made by:

• Selwyn Crittendon, CEO & CSO, IKEA Canada
• Mayor Andrea Horwath, City of Hamilton
• Donna Skelly, MPP, Flamborough-Glanbrook
• Councillor Mark Tadeson, City of Hamilton, Ward 11
• Liz Wilson, Head of Customer Fulfillment, IKEA Canada

Where: 212 Glover Road (Enter through Dartnall Rd and Twenty Rd E), Hamilton, ON, L0R 1P0

Directions:

• Input the full address including the postal code into your GPS. Please note that there is a 212 Glover Rd in Stoney Creek, however the correct location is the one in Hamilton.
• Once you reach the destination at 212 Glover Rd, continue to Twenty Rd E and turn right; turn right onto Dartnell Rd, and the entrance into the event area will be on your right-hand side.

Additional details:

• Please wear closed-toe, flat footwear due to the event taking place on a construction site.

SOURCE IKEA Canada Limited Partnership

Media Contacts (on-site and for advance interview booking): Alicia Carroll, IKEA Canada, [e-mail], 416) 829-4170