Grainger, a distributor of maintenance, repair and operating products and services, announced the opening of its Northwest Distribution Center in Gresham, Oregon. The company primarily operates in North America and Japan, serving more than 4.6 million businesses, government agencies and institutions.
“The Northwest Distribution Center is an important addition to Grainger’s supply chain network, enabling us to provide customers across the Pacific Northwest with faster, more efficient access to the products and services they need to keep operations running,” Kristi Braverman, GVP of distribution operations at Grainger, said in a statement. “We’re proud to invest in this community, create local employment opportunities and strengthen our ability to support businesses and institutions throughout the region.”
The new facility, spanning 550,000 square feet, will create 150 new jobs and enhance Grainger’s distribution capabilities. Alongside growing its operational footprint, the distribution center will strengthen Grainger’s North American supply chain network and further its ability to serve customers in the region.
