Arrowhead Engineered Products to Open Mega Warehouse Near Nashville
01.16.23
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Chera Gibb
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications, North America
corporatecommunications@arrowheadep.com
New Facility Features Advanced Logistics Technology to Enhance Service and Delivery Capabilities
Blaine, MN – January 16, 2023 – Arrowhead Engineered Products (Arrowhead), a global leader in aftermarket parts distribution, today announced the opening of its newly constructed 540,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center in Portland, Tennessee. Arrowhead will create nearly 400 full-time job opportunities at the new facility when it opens in July 2023.
“This move expands on our hub and spoke distribution model that provides the flexibility, 1–2-day shipping delivery times and tailored service our customers enjoy,” said Jason Flagstad, Arrowhead’s executive vice president of operations and IT in North America. “We are excited to join the Portland community and look forward to bringing jobs and investment to the state.”
The addition of the new Portland, Tennessee, warehouse and distribution center enables Arrowhead to more efficiently serve its growing customer base. The company will continue to ship products with affordable rates and speedy delivery with its North American fulfillment and distribution center network that consists of these 22 locations:
Ashley, IN
Baltimore, MD
Blaine, MN
Boise, ID
East Greenville, PA
Elizabethtown, PA
Fresno, CA
Grand Prairie, TX
Jacksonville, FL
Lancaster, TX
Midway, GA
Midlothian, TX
North Las Vegas, NV
Jessup, PA
Henderson, NV
Indianapolis, IN
Ontario, Canada
Peru, ME
Portland, TN
Salisbury, NC
Tangent, OR
Urbandale, IA
The new facility, designed and built for operational efficiency, will provide employees with modern workspaces and leading-edge logistics technology, including advanced storage and conveyance systems and cross-docking capabilities. At the facility, employees will pick, pack and ship customers’ aftermarket parts to maintain, repair and enhance powersports vehicles, golf cars and outdoor power, agricultural and industrial equipment.
“Arrowhead Engineered Products is the perfect addition to our city’s growing industrial base that consists of an excellent variety of manufacturing and distribution facilities,” said Portland Mayor Mike Callis. “We’re proud to have a leading global company like Arrowhead in the community and excited about the nearly 400 full-time jobs that the company will create.”
Robertson County Mayor William Vogle also shared his welcome, “Robertson County is proud to be chosen by Arrowhead for their new location in Tennessee. We appreciate the confidence in our workforce and the unique quality of life our community provides.”
Arrowhead employees receive comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program, vision, dental and medical plans and paid time in addition to eight paid holidays. To learn more about working at Arrowhead, visit www.arrowheadepinc.com/careers.
About Arrowhead Engineered Products
Based in Blaine, MN, Arrowhead Engineered Products is a leading global engineer and omnichannel distributor of non-discretionary, proprietary branded, aftermarket replacement parts. The Company leverages data and digital capabilities to provide mission-critical parts for outdoor power equipment, powersports, golf cars, specialty vehicles, agriculture, and other diverse markets. With distribution and sourcing locations in North America, Europe and Asia, Arrowhead Engineered Products employees service over 100,000 customers globally. Visit www.arrowheadepinc.com for more information.