# Kroger and KNAPP expand Great Lakes Distribution Center in Ohio

Kroger and KNAPP have agreed to deploy, expand, and enhance the Great Lakes Distribution Center in Delaware, Ohio. The facility will expand by 130,000 square feet and add KNAPP automation technology, more than doubling capacity.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2021-07-06
- Where: Delaware, Ohio, United States
- Starts operating: Q3 2021
- Status: under construction
- Products: grocery distribution, automation technology
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Kroger](https://endata.com/companies/46349.md)
- [KNAPP AG](https://endata.com/companies/18034.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [index.businessinsurance.com](https://index.businessinsurance.com/observerreporter/article/bizwire-2021-7-6-kroger-collaborates-with-knapp-to-modernize-and-expand-great-lakes-distribution-center), 2021-07-06: "The facility is currently being renovated to add modern state-of-the-art technology and is expected to be complete this summer."

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