The Colorado-based company will set up a new 270,000-square-foot industrial facility on the southeast side of Tucson. micro star logisticsThe leading keg logistics provider will employ more than 200 workers at this state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the storage and reclamation of stainless steel beer kegs.
As part of its “Shared Keg” service, MicroStar will recondition beer kegs and allow empty kegs to be returned to the nearest participating brewery, reducing transportation costs and environmental impact. Additionally, the company recently launched a network to manage reusable plastic shipping pallets used in the beer keg industry.
“With nearly 30 years of perfecting the keg logistics supply chain in the beer industry, MicroStar is excited to extend our expertise to our Network Services division. This expansion will enable us to provide additional efficiencies to our valued brewers,” he said. Michael Franicca, President and CEO of MicroStar. “We are thrilled to strengthen our partnership with Constellation Brands, adopting shareable steel barrels and adopting reusable pallets to build a more circular supply chain together.”
The new MicroStar facility will be located off Interstate 10 between Rita Road and Houghton Road.
The project is expected to create approximately 200 new jobs and bring significant economic benefits to the Southern Arizona region. Roles span various departments such as operations, production, quality control, logistics and administration. MicroStar has finalized plans to secure 20 acres of land for the Rita Ranch Commerce Center in Tucson, where the impressive building will be located.
“Pima County is delighted to welcome Microstar Logistics to our thriving business community,” said Mr. Sharon Bronson, Pima County Superintendent, 3rd District. “With significant capital investment and numerous employment opportunities across a variety of sectors, MicroStar is an exciting addition. We are fully committed to supporting MicroStar’s workforce development needs and eagerly look forward to them joining us as part of our vibrant business environment.”
With an outstanding portfolio, MicroStar holds the title as the largest independent owner of beer kegs, with approximately 6 million kegs under the MicroStar and KegCraft brands in the US and Kegstar brands in Australia, the UK and Europe.
Construction on the project will begin in August and is expected to be completed by the end of July 2024, according to the company’s city promotion application. Watch their expansion and get ready to toast to a more sustainable and prosperous beer future.
For more information and updates, please visit: microstarlogistics.com.
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