The AutoStore-powered facility in Forest Park, GA, will deliver faster, smarter parts distribution across the southeast.
Worldpac is investing in its first automated distribution center, a new 413,000-square-foot facility in Forest Park, Georgia, featuring AutoStore robotic storage and retrieval technology.
Scheduled to begin operations in the first half of 2027, the facility will expand Worldpac’s distribution capacity and support its automotive parts distribution network across the Southeastern United States.
The new distribution center will provide more than 250,000 square feet of additional space compared with Worldpac’s existing Norcross facility.
“We are excited to expand Worldpac’s distribution presence in the Atlanta metro market and strengthen our ability to serve customers throughout the Southeastern United States. The Forest Park facility represents a major step forward in our use of robotics and automation, helping us improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency,” said Rich Tannenbaum, chief operating officer of Worldpac.
AutoStore Automation
The facility will incorporate AutoStore's robotic automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), using a high-density storage grid and autonomous robots to manage inventory.
Instead of employees traveling through conventional warehouse aisles to retrieve parts, AutoStore will deliver inventory directly to workstations for picking, replenishment, and processing.
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The investment is intended to improve order processing speed, inventory accuracy, storage efficiency, and overall distribution productivity.
Facility Highlights
Location: Forest Park, Georgia
Facility size: 413,000 square feet
Automation: AutoStore robotic ASRS
Application: Automotive aftermarket parts distribution
Market coverage: Southeastern United States
Employment: More than 150 new jobs
First shipments: Expected spring 2027
Distance from existing DC: Approximately 28 miles from Norcross
Expanding Automation in Automotive Parts Distribution
Automotive aftermarket distribution presents significant opportunities for goods-to-person automation, particularly given the large SKU assortments, varying product dimensions, and demanding order fulfillment requirements associated with servicing automotive repair businesses.
Worldpac's investment reflects the continued adoption of robotic storage and retrieval technology across distribution sectors traditionally dependent on conventional shelving and manual picking operations.
The Forest Park facility represents a significant step in Worldpac's distribution modernization strategy, combining additional capacity with robotic automation to support future growth.
Worldpac announced plans to open its first automated distribution center, a new 413,000-square-foot facility in Forest Park, Georgia.
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