As the one-stop-shop for our customers, TVH places a high priority on ensuring we are prepared for the business challenges of tomorrow. This summer, the Phase 4 expansion of our TVH America’s headquarters in Olathe, KS was completed. The addition is approximately 250,000 square feet, allowing TVH to create a larger availability of products that we can offer to our customers.
While we are excited to offer a larger availability of products, we take pride in ensuring this is done in the most environmentally conscious way possible. One of the most impactful energy saving measure introduced in the building expansion was the installation of solar panels on the roof of our new warehouse space. These solar panels will significantly reduce electrical costs, reducing the negative impact we as a company have on the environment. The projected CO2 emission reduction in the first year is estimated to be nearly 3,495,000 lbs. Over the next 25 years, the total projected reduction in CO2 emissions is estimated to be over 79,000,000 lbs, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while improving quality of life and environmental standards.
The new warehouse expansion showcases an extensive use of energy saving measures throughout the interior of the facility as well. These measures include new LED lighting system, which will consume roughly 75% less energy, while lasting significantly longer compared to your traditional, florescent lights. Water conserving fixtures will decrease the prevalence of water waste, lowering TVH’s environmental impact. New energy saving HVAC controls and equipment will allow for more consistent temperatures at a more efficient, energy saving rate. The expansion was designed so that its footprint made the maximum use of the available land and created a facility with aesthetic value to enhance the surrounding area.
These energy saving measures help reduce our environmental impact and improve our community. The expansion gives TVH the confidence and capability to grow its product offering even further, as we currently offer more than 42 million products from 16 locations in the Americas and 72 locations globally. It also gave us the ability to expand our footprint while ensuring this new warehouse addition benefits our employees, customers, the community, and the environment.