HUNTSVILLE, AL – C-StoreMaster officially opened its brand new 130,000-square-foot automated warehouse on Thursday. The national distributor of convenience store products has been based in Huntsville since its creation in 2015.

For a company that’s not even a decade old yet, its efforts have been widely recognized throughout the state. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey even proclaimed Dec. 8 (the day of the opening) as Technology Innovation Day to recognize the new opening and C-StoreMaster’s dedication to advancing technology in Alabama.

In an interview with Huntsville Business Journal, C-StoreMaster President Sharan Kalva acknowledged the Governor’s actions.

“Technology is at the center of everything we do as a company. We were honored to have Governor Ivey recognize our efforts and look forward to continue innovating over the years to come,” said Kalva. ebv7971

The new warehouse has created 30 jobs as the company expands distribution throughout the country. Kalva also acknowledged how important the city has been for the company’s past and future.

“Our connection to Huntsville goes back years before C-StoreMaster when we were convenience store operators,” Kalva explained. “We saw a need for the type of distribution we offer and when the perfect solution wasn’t available, we created it ourselves. Huntsville’s location is a great asset for our delivery needs and as the city continues to expand its local offerings, we have more talent to hire.”

C-StoreMaster partnered with Geek+ on the project and incorporated three automation technologies in the new warehouse which will improve picking accuracy to 99.99 percent.

“By implementing the robotic system, C-StoreMaster has increased their picking productivity by three to four times,” said Rick DeFiesta, executive vice president of sales and solutions at Geek+. “As the company continues to experience impressive growth, our cutting-edge system will help them provide even faster service for their customers.”

C-StoreMaster also kept the comfort of their employees in mind when designing the facility. Employees no longer have to walk long distances or lift heavy objects to fulfill orders thanks to the robotic instillations. Additionally, the warehouse includes areas that aim to foster a great work environment. A workout area, pool table, air hockey, walking track and a bean-to-cup coffee offering are available to meet employees’ needs.

Specializing in the tobacco and beverage categories, C-StoreMaster services 4,500+ independent c-stores and 6,000+ chain stores throughout the country.

“To bring the first multi-level shuttle system of its kind in the country to Huntsville is a great accomplishment for our team,” Kalva proclaimed. “Innovation has always been at the forefront of our business and with this new warehouse, C-StoreMaster is set up for success for years to come.”