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Grainger to Expand in Oregon
July 14, 2023
W.W. Grainger Inc. has announced plans to open a new distribution center in Gresham, Oregon, in 2025.
The 500,000-square-foot distribution center will be constructed on a vacant 48-acre parcel of land about 16 miles from Portland, Oregon, allowing Grainger to better serve its customers in the Pacific Northwest. The facility is expected to house more than 135,000 industrial supply items such as hand and power tools, HVAC equipment, fluid power solutions, lighting, power transmission equipment, and more. Grainger anticipates the new facility will employ approximately 80 team members when complete and over time expand staffing to more than 150 people.
“Opening a new, highly automated distribution center ensures we can continue to reach 99% of the U.S. market the next day,” said Barry Greenhouse, Grainger senior vice president and president of global supply chain and customer experience. “The Pacific Northwest is a market we’ve identified as a strategic expansion location to stock many more products than we do today, benefitting more local customers.”
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger Inc. is a broad-line supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating products serving businesses and institutions in North America. It has an expanding presence in Asia, Europe, and Latin America. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
