COMMUNITY Service Obligation wholesaler, Symbion, has officially opened a $59 million distribution centre in Acacia Ridge, Queensland, with Federal Health Minister, Greg Hunt officiating at the event.
The new development builds on the success of the company's $40 million Keysborough facility in Melbourne, which opened in 2014.
Incorporating automation technology developed by SSI Schaefer, the southern Brisbane development has been positioned to "support the future needs of Australia's changing healthcare market".
Symbion's parent company, EBOS Group released its financial results last week (PD 23 Aug), noting strong growth from the wholesaler, particularly in gross order receipts (GOR), praising the company's "excellent service levels and relationships with both the private and public markets".
The group also applauded "solid growth" within its wider Australian business, including the commencement of its exclusive pharmaceutical distribution agreement with Chemist Warehouse.
Pictured at the opening is Symbion Chief Executive Officer, Brett Barons; Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt; EBOS Group Chief Executive Officer John Cullity; and Senator Amanda Stoker.
Inset, Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt, and Senator Amanda Stoker.
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