Canadian Tire Tour, AJ Billes Distribution Centre


When: Wednesday, April 19 th , 2006

Location: Speranza Banquet Hall
Reception: 5:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM Sharp
Cost: Members: $45 Non-Members: $65

After dinner please join us for a tour of Canadian Tire


Download the Registration form here: Registration form

Our host for the evening will be Mr. Geoff Woodcroft, Director of Operations.

The AJ Billes DC opened in 1991 when it was one of the most sophisticated and highly integrated Distribution Centres in the world. The facility underwent significant system and process upgrades to compliment new material handling equipment installations in recent years. Canadian Tire Supply Chain’s custom warehouse management system fully integrates all activities and material handling equipment from the gatehouse inbound to the gatehouse outbound. The DC utilizes bar coding, touch screen hardware and a RF network.

Notable Statistics:

1.25 million sq.ft .
50 million cu.ft . storage capability
AS/RS capacity of 78,000 pallets
26 km conveyors
6 km towline
141 doors
100 acre site


If you are not a current MHMS member and would like to become one contact us at info@mhmsontario.com and we will send you a membership registration form.