Stellantis is making a $388-million investment in a new distribution center for its Mopar aftermarket automotive parts subsidiary. The Mopar Megahub in suburban Detroit will centralize distribution of Mopar parts for the U.S., consolidating four other operations in Michigan and Wisconsin.
The new operation will open in 2027. The automaker indicated the Megahub will be designed with will feature “cutting-edge technology,” including AutoStore automated storage and retrieval systems and safe working environment for approximately 500 United Autoworkers union employees.
The AutoStore system involves compact robots navigating tracks above a high-density grid of storage bins to retrieve parts and deliver them to workstations, where employees pack and process final shipments.
“Our customers count on us to deliver the right part, at the right time, every time,” stated Stellantis senior vice president Darren Bradshaw, who also heads Mopar North America. “With the Metro Detroit Megahub, we’re building a faster, smarter, and more reliable parts distribution network that puts their needs first. This investment reflects our commitment to innovation, sustainability and operational excellence, while also creating a modern, high-tech workplace for our employees.”
Mopar supplies genuine OEM parts and accessories for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Fiat vehicles, and it offers various aftermarket products, including performance parts, collision assistance parts, and accessories.
