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With a diverse and extensive infrastructure, a central location close to customers, a qualified industry workforce and a thriving tech culture, Ohio is the best place for logistics and distribution companies to excel in a highly digital age. 

With the 4th largest interstate system and 9 foreign trade zones (more than any other Midwest state), from Ohio, you can reach large numbers of customers within a day, supporting the expectation of reliable, on-time delivery. Because getting things from point A to point B couldn’t be easier when point A is Ohio, companies who rely on transportation continue to invest here. 

No matter what you make or where it needs to go, you can exceed consumer expectations with Ohio’s Logistics & Distribution solutions. 

Kroger and Ocado Break Ground in Ohio on U.S.’s First-Ever Robotic Warehouse

Kroger and Ocado Break Ground in Ohio on U.S.’s First-Ever Robotic Warehouse

$55 million high-tech facility will create over 400 jobs
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Online shopping is on the rise and expected to grow exponentially within the next few years. Grocery leader Kroger and U.K.-based Ocado are partnering on a U.S. first-of-its-kind robotics warehouse that will bring customers fresher food faster than before while providing seamless customer service anywhere, anytime.

LA-Based Integra Beauty Invests $4 Million in Ohio Distribution Center

The facility will be the company’s first outside of California
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Integra Beauty, a growing beauty, fashion and lifestyle company, looked to better serve its east coast customers by investing in a distribution center outside of California. Integra Beauty chose central Ohio for its easy market access and skilled workforce.

Carvana Invests More Than $23 Million to Grow in Ohio and Create 400 Jobs

E-commerce platform for buying and selling cars comes to Heath
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Carvana is a leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used vehicles. In as little as 10 minutes, consumers can shop more than 15,000 vehicles, finance, purchase, trade in or sell their current vehicle and schedule as-soon-as-next-day delivery or Car Vending Machine pickup. One of the company’s differentiating features is their customer pick up option: a fully automated, coin-operated Car Vending Machines. To add capacity, the company sought a prime Midwest location for a large, centrally located distribution and services center to support its fast-growing online business.

Crocs Brings Major Distribution Center to Ohio, Creates 130+ Jobs

Infrastructure and proximity to customers influence relocation from California to the Midwest
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One of the biggest names in footwear is moving its main North American distribution center from California to Ohio. The move will enhance Crocs’ distribution and logistics network to further streamline its supply chain and increase its speed to market.

Gap Will Add 600 Jobs and Almost Double Its Output in Central Ohio

Spikes in online sales drive Gap to expand, install state-of-the-art equipment
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E-commerce across the U.S. is expected to grow, and Gap is already seeing the rise in online sales. The company needed to increase output and add state-of-the-art equipment at its Ohio distribution center to keep up with projections. An investment in central Ohio, with its access to workforce, proximity to markets and comprehensive shipping network, will almost double the company’s daily output.

Dollar Tree is Bringing 400 Jobs to Morrow County

Dollar Tree is Bringing 400 Jobs to Morrow County

Discount retailer will invest $125 million to build distribution center
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Dollar Tree, one of the nation’s largest discount retailers, is building a distribution center in Morrow County. The company is investing $125 million to build the 1.2-million-square-foot facility, which will create 400 jobs. Dollar Tree was attracted to the site because it offers easy access to both its network of stores and a large and available talent pool.

Rapidly Growing E-Commerce Company Makes Additional Commitment to Ohio

Rapidly Growing E-Commerce Company Makes Additional Commitment to Ohio

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Hayneedle.com is an online furnishings retailer growing at a rapid pace and had a need to expand. With a fulfilment center already in Monroe, Hayneedle invested in a second facility because of the city’s reliable workforce and ideal location for distribution.

zulily Expands its Presence in Ohio

Online Retailer Invests $1.3 million to Enlarge Gahanna Facility
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Rapidly expanding retailer, zulily, launches larger operations, adding 50 jobs in customer service, fulfillment, merchandising and accounts payable. $1.3 million is being invested in the Gahanna expansion on top of invested $30 million already has spent.

Italian Company, Sofidel Group, Officially Breaks Ground in Circleville

Italian Company, Sofidel Group, Officially Breaks Ground in Circleville

New plant expected to bring 300 jobs to Pickaway County
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World leader in the manufacturing of paper products attracted to Ohio by hard-working talent, location and logistics access.