Smithfield MP Andrew Rohan cuts the ribbon for Ricoh's new 5 Star Green Star distribution centre at Eastern Creek, Sydney. The company's new premises are the first in NSW to be awarded the coveted 5 Star Green Star environmental standard, and houses the digital printing technology giant's warehousing, technical and customer support, spare parts and national training and run-up centre.
Over a year and a half in the making the brand new distribution centre stands as a testament to Ricoh's ongoing commitment to carbon neutral operations. Les Richardson, Ricoh Australia managing director, extended his thanks to MP Andrew Rohan and partners and site owners Jacfin, represented by Jackie, Priscilla and Ray Waterhouse. According to Richardson the green credentials of the building are only a part of the success story.
- Les Richardson (Ricoh, managing director) and MP Andrew Rohan cut the ribbon in Eastern Creek
"We needed a single home for all our technical and logistical functions. Many long-term Ricoh staff have transferred to this facility, but more importantly we've been able to recruit from local community. There is a tremendous talent pool out here in the western suburbs," said Richardson.
As he joined Richardson to snip the ribbon, Smithfield MP Andrew Rohan extended his thanks and congratulations to the team at Ricoh for their remarkable achievement.
"I also want to thank you for investing in western Sydney. This is the future of Sydney and NSW, where there will be more than one million people in the next twenty years. We are working hard to create jobs and opportunities with companies like Ricoh, and this magnificent building project," said Rohan.
The state-of-the-art facility is built on environmentally sustainable features from the ground up, including a energy-efficient lighting designs, rainwater collection and metering and monitoring. The rainwater collection and reuse system alone is expected to save more than 12,000 litres of water a week, a staggering 49% reduction in consumption. In fact, the project scored a perfect ten points in the 5 Star Green Star rating's water category, including a xeriscape garden of drought resistant natives.
The site's foyer houses in-depth environmental displays detailing live updates on the building's energy, water and rainwater usage, allowing staff and visitors alike to check comparisons to targets and previous performance periods. The building is home to Ricoh Australia's warhousing and spare parts, its national customer response centre, technical support, training centre, run-up centre and equipment workshops.
Ray Waterhouse, representing Jacfin, presented Richardson with its 5 Star Green Star accreditation, officially acknowledging it as the first distribution facility in NSW to be awarded the distinction.
"Jacfin are very proud to be associated with Ricoh and look forward to standing with you as partners for decades to come," said Waterhouse.
- Ray Waterhouse (Jacfin) presents Les Richardson (Ricoh) with its 5 Star Green Star certification
