5/10/2012 12:07:00 PM
NEWS BRIEFS
Grainger Opens Two Distribution Centers
Grainger Inc. opened new distribution centers in Patterson, CA, and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, bringing its global distribution network to 28 facilities.
“We’re continuing to invest in our distribution network so we can provide our customers quick, easy access to the products they need to keep their facilities running efficiently and their employees safe on the job,” D.G. Macpherson, SVP and President, Global Supply Chain and Corporate Strategy
The new Patterson facility located southeast of San Francisco will stock up to 350,000 industrial products and provide next-day service to Grainger’s West Coast customers. The 820,000 sq ft LEED Gold certified building is designed for sustainable energy use and limited environmental impact. It employs about 200 workers.
The company’s Canadian division, Acklands-Grainger, celebrated the grand opening of its new 122,000 sq ft facility, which includes a 102,000 sq ft warehouse along with a branch showroom and regional support center. The Saskatoon facility employs 90 workers.
Grainger achieved record results for the opening quarter of 2012, with sales climbing 16% to $2.2 billion and net earnings growing 19% to $188 million. Sales in the U.S. rose 11% to $1.7 billion, while Canadian revenue increased 13% to $272.9 million. ©2012 GlobalFastenerNews.com
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