Hillman Solutions completed its state-of-the-art distribution center in Jacksonville, FL, which is expected to create 50 jobs. The expansion allowed Hillman to modernize its operations. 

The expansion caps a 15-year presence in Jacksonville and enables Hillman to better service retailers in the Southeast.

“The original Hillman Jacksonville distribution center is barely recognizable today after a multi-million-dollar investment to expand the footprint of 92,000 square feet to its current 190,000 square feet,” said Ben Wilcox, senior director of distribution at Hillman. “The workforce has grown commensurately from nine associates to more than 90 associates and we’re looking to bring on 50 more employees.”

To increase productivity, Hillman uses an artificial intelligence automation system that maximizes efficiencies. 

“We incorporated several automated vehicles to reduce the amount of manual labor needed to move inventory,” said Wilcox.

To ensure a safe working environment for its employees, Hillman incorporated design elements that improve ergonomics for associates. These elements included a raised floor in storage locations to minimize bending.

In January 2021 the Hillman Group merged with Landcadia Holdings III, Inc., a publicly-traded acquisition company, in a $2.64 billion deal to create Hillman Solutions Corp., which will remain listed on Nasdaq under the new ticker symbol “HLMN.”

Hillman is controlled by private equity firm CCMP Capital Advisors, LP, which acquired a majority interest in Hillman in 2014 and will remain the Company’s largest shareholder upon closing.

Founded in 1964 as a fastener and keys company,  Hillman offers 110,000 SKUs in categories including fasteners, key duplication systems, letters, numbers and signs, engraved tags, builder’s hardware, and the recently added nail, deck and drywall category to 26,000 retail customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and Australia.

Prominent customers include Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Tractor Supply, True Value and Walmart. Hillman sales are estimated to reach $1.4 billion for 2020.  Web: HillmanGroup.com