Equipment Supplier Growing Distribution Hub in Indy

威诺娜, Minnesota-based company will invest $13 million to construct and equip a 167,在现有900平方英尺的基础上再增加1000平方英尺,000 square-foot regional distribution facility at 6003 Guion Rd. 在印第安纳波利斯. 该设施, 哪一个将在年底前全面投入使用, will allow the company to expand its national corporate distribution.

"From hiring veterans to investing in high school career programs, .是 is a true community partner and we welcome their expansion 在印第安纳波利斯,印第安纳波利斯市长格雷格·巴拉德说. “受全球经济的驱动, this distribution center will leverage Indy's central location and ready workforce to continue to supply the world's OEM, MRO和建筑市场. Growing its distribution network here sends a message that Indianapolis is much more than a national logistics hub, 但我们也可以在全球范围内竞争."

他说:“80%的美国人.S. 人口只有一天的车程, it is clear why logistics operations make Indiana their home,州长迈克·彭斯说. "Our convenient location here at the Crossroads of America makes the Hoosier State the ideal site for companies large and small, 来自四面八方. 作为水上的领导者, 陆地和铁路, Indiana is a state that works when it comes to helping businesses get their products where they need to go."

.是, 该公司目前约有18名员工,全球有5000名员工, 其中印第安纳州超过950人, plans to begin hiring for additional full-time positions this summer. 有兴趣的申请人可在网上申请 www..是.com.

"Indianapolis's geographically central location enhances our ability to 服务 our customers in a timely manner,特里说。. Hanley, regional operations manager of .是. “印第安纳州的商业环境很友好, 由彭斯州长领导, 以及印第安纳波利斯对商业的承诺, 由巴拉德市长领导, 能让我们在这里发展业务吗. .是's goals are centered on 'growth through customer 服务.' We are excited about our continued expansion in the city and state."

Founded in 1967 as a regional supplier of construction supplies, today .是 is a one-stop source for fasteners, 工具, 建筑材料, 零部件及设备. 与销售, 服务, 制造及分销业务, 紧固件操作2个以上,600家门店, 服务每一个U.S. state, Canada and Mexico, along with markets in Central America, South America, Europe and Asia. The company serves original equipment manufacturers, construction companies and maintenance and repair operations, focusing on a decentralized environment that allows each store to specialize in the equipment its customers need.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered .是 公司 up to $285,000 in conditional tax credits based on the company's job creation plans. 这些税收抵免是基于绩效的, 意思是直到印第安人被雇佣, the company is not eligible to claim incentives. The city of Indianapolis approved additional incentives at the request of 开发印第, 十博体育下载的一个业务部门.

"The growth of .是 further solidifies the importance of Indianapolis being at the Crossroads of America for our continued growth in the logistics and distribution industry,布莱恩·吉尔迪亚说, Vice President of Indianapolis Economic Development for the Indy Chamber. "As other companies look to expand or move to our city, we are able to tout growth like .是's as one of the many positives Indy companies experience by doing business here."

作为美国的十字路口, companies from across the United States continue to select Indiana as the home of their distribution operations. 今年早些时候, 彭斯加入了凯西百货公司, 中西部的连锁便利店, to announce the company's plans to invest $30 million to construct and equip a 250,000 square-foot distribution and logistics facility center in Terre Haute, 在未来几年创造185个新工作岗位.

关于该

.是 [Nasdaq: FAST] is North America's largest fastener distributor and a full-spectrum source for OEM, MRO和建筑产品. 近2,全球700家门店, the company supports its customers with tailored local inventory and dedicated personnel who visit regularly, 迅速应对紧急需求, and provide efficient inventory management solutions. .是's 服务-oriented business network includes the world's largest industrial vending program, 14个区域配送中心, 10个定制制造设施, 成千上万的运输车辆, 可靠的资源来源, 质量和工程资源.

关于IEDC

Created in 2005 to replace the former Department of Commerce, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation is 政府erned by a 12-member board chaired by Governor Mike Pence. Victor Smith serves as the Indiana Secretary of Commerce and Eric Doden is the president of the IEDC.

The IEDC oversees programs enacted by the General Assembly including tax credits, workforce training grants and public infrastructure assistance. 所有的税收抵免都是基于绩效的. 因此, companies must first invest in Indiana through job creation or capital investment before incentives are paid. A company who does not meet its full projections only receives a percentage of the incentives proportional to its actual investment. 有关IEDC的更多信息，请访问 www.iedc.in.政府.

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Molly Trim (.是) - 507.453.8602 or (电子邮件保护)
阿什利·埃尔罗德(十博体育下载)- 317.464.2241 or (电子邮件保护)
凯特琳·汉考克(IEDC) - 317.234.2294 or (电子邮件保护)