Company officials said the expansion is intended to strengthen service levels in the northern portion of its territory by reducing transit times and aligning inventory more closely with local demand.
CEO Christopher Pappas said demand strengthened throughout the quarter despite external pressures.
Reskilling and upskilling are strategies to ensure warehouses run smoothly after technological advancements.
For distributors competing on price, availability and supply chain efficiency, Amazon is increasing competitive pressure across all three — starting at the point of origin.
For distributors, the implications center on how the business operates under new ownership.
Walmart has launched a commercial facility maintenance business, and the implications for wholesale distributors serving the HVAC, electrical, plumbing and MRO markets are more direct than they may first appear.
Across verticals, the expansion activity reflects a consistent strategy: distributors are building larger, strategically located facilities to improve delivery speed and service levels in contractor-driven end markets.
AWG supplies more than 1,100 member companies operating at about 3,500 store locations across 33 states.
The Atlanta site will serve as a new regional hub, while the Dayton and Oklahoma City projects will expand existing operations.
The expansion will increase warehouse and logistics capacity to support growing regional demand for foodservice products.