Würth Industry North America, Indianapolis, IN, distributor of production material, safety, MRO and metalworking products, announced a $42.5 million investment in a new Columbus, Ohio, distribution center.
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The company will acquire a 472,000-square-foot facility on the city’s west side, with room for a 500,000-square-foot expansion. The project is expected to add up to 160 new full-time jobs.
“Columbus offers a strategic advantage for Würth Industry’s expansion, with its central location, robust infrastructure and access to a skilled workforce,” said Bastian Rottenberg, Würth’s CEO.
Würth Industry North America, part of Würth Group, is the world’s largest industrial distributor. The Würth Group includes over 400 companies in 80 countries, employing over 88,000 people. The company generated over EUR 20.2 billion last year.
