A new logistics hub about to open in Macarthur will mark the beginning of a new chapter in the region.
The new hub in Smeaton Grange will be the largest in the Pack & Send Australia network.
“This is a great milestone for our network,” says Sonia Shwabsky, president of Pack & Send Australia.
“It demonstrates how franchisees can put together local abilities with national support to deliver reliable solutions for businesses.”
Smeaton Grange franchise owner is Scott Trevena (pictured above), who comes with more than 20 years of experience in the sector.
“I welcomed the challenge of running my own business, but I knew I needed to research my options thoroughly,” he says.
After exploring and studying franchises for over a year, he says he chose the opportunity to become one of Pack & Send Australia’s franchise owners.
“The support from the nationwide network is incredible. They’ve been there every step of the way,’’ Mr Trevena said.
“And for those reasons I was assured of a stable and established franchise model.”
The size of the Smeaton Grange facility was not deliberate, but an alignment of opportunity and requirements.
“The location chose us,” Mr Trevena said.
“It was able to offer the right structure for our operations and room for growth, which is exactly what we needed.”
He envisions servicing e-commerce businesses, manufacturing and events companies in the near future through third-party logistics [3PL], combining a wealth of experience in storage, processing and distribution services.
With e-commerce continuously rising over the past few years, and amplified during the pandemic, logistics has become a critical industry.
“People will always need items delivered, so there’s no question logistics is of high importance, even with AI emerging,” he said.
The grand opening next Friday, March 6 (5pm to 7pm) will offer the local community a chance to view the facility, meet the team and explore how the new hub will support businesses across the region.
Mayor of Camden Cr Therese Fedeli will officially open the hub, while business owners and community leaders from across the Macarthur region will be attending. Location: Unit 4, 5-7 Yarmouth Place, Smeaton Grange.
