BlueLinx Holdings, a wholesale distributor of building products, announced the opening of a greenfield distribution center in Portland, Ore. This opening in the Pacific Northwest expands BlueLinx’s geographic presence in “a vital growth region,” according to the company.
BlueLinx said the greenfield opening also enhances its ability to leverage scale to “strengthen its service proposition to customers in the region and drive growth in untapped markets.”
“Our new Portland distribution center reflects our commitment to expanding our geographic footprint through greenfield distribution centers,” Shyam Reddy, CEO of BlueLinx, said. “This strategically positioned operation will help us meet increasing demand in the Pacific Northwest by efficiently delivering building products where and when our customers need them in Portland and nearby cities, while furthering our desire to be the industry’s two-step building products distributor of choice in more markets across the country.”
The branch in Portland will distribute a range of specialty products and complementary structural products that support the company’s sales growth strategy. BlueLinx said the greenfield will complement its prior acquisition and integration of Vandermeer Forest Products. Reddy said the distribution center will enable it to expand its product offering with faster deliver times across the Pacific Northwest region.
“The new distribution center also underscores our commitment to the company’s purpose—’Delivering on the American Dream,’” Reddy said. “By creating jobs and investing in local infrastructure, we are excited about contributing to Portland’s economic vitality and building lasting partnerships within the community.”
