Amazon Plans 800,000-Square-Foot Fulfillment Hub In Edgerton, Kansas
03/30/2016
Employees at the planned 800,000-plus square-foot Edgerton fulfillment center, located 37 miles southwest of Kansas City, will pick, pack and ship large items to customers such as big-screen televisions, sports equipment or kayaks, for example.
“We’re excited to bring 1,000 great full-time jobs with benefits to the Kansas City region and proud to further invest in the state with this new fulfillment center,” said Akash Chauhan, Amazon’s Vice President of North American operations. “We are grateful for the enthusiasm of our many state and local partners who have supported Amazon in bringing a new fulfillment center to Kansas. This has been a true team effort.”
Governor Sam Brownback said, “This is good news for Kansas. In addition to creating 1,000 jobs, Amazon is investing in our state, workforce and the community. The quality of the Kansas workforce and our central location in the heart of the nation contributed to their decision to locate in Logistics Park Kansas City.”
“The City of Edgerton is pleased that Amazon has chosen a site at Logistics Park Kansas City,” said Mayor Donald Roberts. "Amazon's innovative new facility and quality job creation supports and validates the City's continued efforts of creating global routes with local roots. We look forward to having Amazon as a community partner in Edgerton for years to come.”
"Our residents along with our central location, squarely in the middle of the country, have given us this opportunity to partner with one of America’s best corporations. Most importantly, Amazon will create good career and job opportunities for our residents," said Greg Martinette, President of Southwest Johnson County Economic Development Corporation.
According to state officials, this project is a joint effort of the following partner organizations: Kansas Department of Transportation, BNSF, NorthPoint Development, KCP&L, City of Edgerton, Southwest Johnson County Economic Development Corporation and Kansas Department of Commerce.
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