Tractor Supply Company Breaks Ground on New Distribution Center
June 17 2021 - 9:05AM
Business Wire
- Site in Northeast Ohio provides access to workforce talent and
logistics efficiencies
- Facility is being designed and built to meet high energy
efficiency and environmental standards
Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural
lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today it has
officially begun construction on its new distribution center in
Navarre, Ohio. The Company celebrated the occasion on Wednesday
with a ceremonial groundbreaking at the site of the new facility,
which will create more than 375 new full-time jobs by the end of
2023 and service more than 250 Tractor Supply stores at full
capacity. With an initial investment of nearly $70 million,
construction is currently scheduled to be completed by Fall
2022.
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Tractor Supply executives, local
government officials and development partners break ground on the
Company’s new distribution center in Navarre, Ohio. (Photo:
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“Tractor Supply is excited to break ground on our ninth
distribution center,” said Colin Yankee, Tractor Supply’s Executive
Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer. “The central location
of this new facility in Navarre, Ohio will allow us to more
efficiently service our growing store base and online sales as we
continue investing in our business for future success. Beyond the
technical fit, we were excited to find the right combination of
community support, workforce and cultural fit between Tractor
Supply’s values and the Village of Navarre. We thank everyone who
has helped in making this possible and look forward to a
longstanding partnership as we build a loyal and dedicated team at
this facility and become an integral part of this community.”
The 895,000-square-foot facility is being designed and built to
meet high energy efficiency and environmental standards. The
Company anticipates seeking LEED® Gold certification by the U.S.
Green Building Council. This distribution center will be the second
project built on the former 327-acre Stark County Farm property,
managed by the Stark Board of Trade. Tractor Supply currently
operates 96 stores and employs over 1,700 Team Members across
Ohio.
Daniel DeHoff, president of The DeHoff Development Company,
which is developing the Stark County Farm on behalf of the Stark
Board of Trade, stated, “On behalf of the six foundations who
invested in the development of this Industrial Park, we welcome
Tractor Supply as our newest industry. We look forward to bringing
more great companies and great paying jobs to Stark County. Each
new industry helps these foundations realize their respective
Mission-Related Investment which multiplies their philanthropic
impact in the communities they serve – and that’s great news for
everyone.“
“Speaking on behalf of the citizens of Navarre, I could not be
happier that Tractor Supply chose to build and create jobs in our
village,” said Navarre Mayor Bob Benson. “We have been working on
building our industrial park for 30 years; for Tractor Supply to
bring its 80+-year legacy to our community means the world to us.
We have been focused on driving economic growth here, and today,
the future of our economy is looking bright.”
CEO and President Ray Hexamer, Stark Economic Development Board,
further noted, “We are excited for the opportunity the Stark County
Farm property affords businesses like Tractor Supply Company whose
logistics benefit from choosing an accessible location with a
supportive business environment.”
On behalf of the broader region, Bill Koehler, CEO of Team NEO
added, “The groundbreaking of the Tractor Supply Company facility
represents what can be done when a strong, aligned regional network
comes together to support business growth and economic vibrancy for
the Northeast Ohio Region. Along with our local partners, Ohio
Development Services Agency and JobsOhio, we look forward to
working with Tractor Supply to ensure their continued success.”
Tractor Supply will begin hiring for positions at the
distribution center in 2022. To stay informed on position openings,
visit TractorSupply.jobs.
About Tractor Supply
Company
Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural
lifestyle retailer in the United States, has been passionate about
serving its unique niche, as a one-stop shop for recreational
farmers, ranchers and all those who enjoy living the rural
lifestyle, for more than 80 years. Tractor Supply offers an
extensive mix of products necessary to care for home, land, pets
and animals with a focus on product localization, exclusive brands
and legendary customer service that addresses the needs of the Out
Here lifestyle. With more than 42,000 Team Members, the Company
leverages its physical store assets with digital capabilities to
offer customers the convenience of purchasing products they need
anytime, anywhere and any way they choose at the everyday low
prices they deserve. At March 27, 2021, the Company operated 1,944
Tractor Supply stores in 49 states and an e-commerce website at
www.TractorSupply.com.
Tractor Supply Company also owns and operates Petsense, a
small-box pet specialty supply retailer focused on meeting the
needs of pet owners, primarily in small and mid-size communities,
and offering a variety of pet products and services. At March 27,
2021, the Company operated 177 Petsense stores in 23 states. For
more information on Petsense, visit www.Petsense.com.
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