Partnership Gwinnett and Southeast Toyota Distributors, the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyotas, have announced the company’s expansion in Atlanta with the addition of a state-of-the-art parts distribution center (PDC). The new PDC, located in unincorporated Norcross, will house about 120 jobs, and represents more than $41 million in capital investment for Gwinnett and the state of Georgia.
Southeast Toyota distributes vehicles, parts, and accessories to the 177 Toyota dealerships in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, which sell approximately 20% of all Toyotas in the country. The new Gwinnett-based PDC will allow Southeast Toyota Distributors to better serve the entire southeastern region.
“With this cutting edge-facility, we are able to more effectively support the needs and growth of Toyota dealers in the region while providing an enhanced associate experience through the utilization of advanced technology in the workplace,” said Brent Sergot, president of Southeast Toyota Distributors. “We are working toward a future where we can offer our dealers unparalleled accessibility and flexibility. This new location in Gwinnett and the state of Georgia will support our continued commitment to being an associate-focused, dealer-driven partner providing the highest level of service to dealers and their customers.”
“On behalf of the State of Georgia, I want to congratulate Southeast Toyota Distributors and Gwinnett County on this exciting announcement,” said Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. “As a growing regional and global logistics hub, especially in the auto industry, Georgia is well-equipped to meet the demands of consumers and businesses alike with projects such as this.”
The new PDC will amplify dealership fulfillment services, enable e-commerce shipping ability, enhance parts shipment accuracy and improve logistics efficiency by reducing the daily miles driven by more than 7,000.
“Gwinnett County strives to be a place where businesses can flourish, residents can find opportunity, and industry can grow due to our highly accessible location and world-class infrastructure,” said Gwinnett County Commission Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson. “We congratulate Southeast Toyota Distributors on this expansion and thank them for providing solid job opportunities to our citizens.”
The newly constructed 453,000-square-foot facility will begin servicing dealers in early 2025, creating more than 100 initial jobs in Gwinnett. Economic development partners like NAI Brannen Goddard, Georgia Power, the Metro Atlanta Chamber, and the Gateway85 Community Improvement District (CID) worked with Partnership Gwinnett and the Georgia Department of Economic Development on this project to redevelop an exurban space into a modern, technology-driven facility with local employment opportunities.
“Having Southeast Toyota Distributors located within the Gateway85 CID is nothing short of incredible,” said Gateway85 CID Executive Director Emory Morsberger. “Their presence in our community continues to raise the bar for businesses in the region and we are excited to have them in our District.”
Andrew Hickey, Director of Economic Development for Partnership Gwinnett, added, “Southeast Toyota Distributors’ commitment to improving the automotive parts supply chain supports Gwinnett’s vision for growth of this industry sector. Their focus on job creation and employment opportunities highlights Gwinnett’s highly skilled and uniquely diverse talent pool and we are grateful to have them in our community.”
For more information on Southeast Toyota Distributors, please visit JMFamily.com, and to learn more about relocating or expanding business in Gwinnett, visit PartnershipGwinnett.com.