Takeya USA, the Southern California-based global hydration brand, has opened a new 120,000-square-foot distribution center in the New Albany International Business Park to support operations and continued company growth. The New Albany distribution center demonstrates both a strategic and sizable investment by the hydration solutions brand to reduce lead times, improve quality and automate services to better serve key retailers and customers.

Takeya USA President and CEO Ken Tran noted New Albany’s location in “the heart of distribution in the U.S.,” was instrumental in the company’s decision to locate here. “This new facility will be integral in our efforts to improve efficiency for customers and retailers alike,” Tran said. “As we forge ahead with our expansive growth, the distribution center is yet another step in building Takeya’s future while offering exciting opportunities to our company and employees.”

The Takeya Distribution Center features 8,000 square feet of office space, 23 dock doors, and 65,000 square feet of staging space to support Takeya’s fast-growing business development. The new hub will also power TakeyaUSA.com and boost the brand’s e-commerce line, as well as increase efficiency of deliveries for retailers with nationwide shipping access and support operations closer to customers.

Takeya recently announced plans to release an innovative new product line to continue to deliver on the brand’s mission to “inspire, energize, and celebrate fitness enthusiasts everywhere.”