Stord Expands Fulfillment Network with New Facility in Kentucky
Stord, a prominent provider of high-volume fulfillment services and commerce enablement technology for omnichannel brands, has expanded its network by acquiring Pitney Bowes’ E-commerce Fulfillment business. This acquisition includes a state-of-the-art, 640,000 square foot fulfillment center in Hebron, Kentucky, which is now the largest facility in Stord’s network. The new center, equipped with advanced climate control, automation, and extensive storage capabilities, will enhance Stord’s ability to deliver exceptional checkout and delivery experiences. This expansion reinforces Stord's commitment to supporting brands in scaling their operations and meeting consumer demand efficiently.
William Carlin
29 Jul 2024 3:17 PM
New State-of-the-Art Fulfillment Center
Stord, a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and commerce enablement technology for omnichannel brands, announced the acquisition of Pitney Bowes’ E-commerce Fulfillment business. This acquisition adds a state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Hebron, Kentucky to Stord’s network. The facility, with a capacity of 640,000 square feet, is the largest in Stord’s network and boasts significant climate control storage, a pick mezzanine, pallet racking, and robotic automation. This addition provides excellent middle-of-country, single-node coverage and complements Stord’s Atlanta headquarters.
Enhancing Customer Experience
“In this competitive ecommerce environment, brands need to provide their customers with leading checkout and delivery experiences that drive cart conversion and loyalty,” said Sean Henry, CEO and co-founder of Stord. "We are thrilled to continue to support brands with our best-in-class consumer delivery experiences through this additional Hebron, KY facility."
The new fulfillment center services leading customers and ships over 5 million packages annually. It features robust conveyance flows, print-and-apply machines, robotic kitting arms, and more to enhance efficiency and delivery speed for brands.
Supporting Rapid Growth
“This new facility is a powerhouse for existing customers and allows brands to rapidly scale their business and meet consumer demand,” said Kyle VanGoethem, VP of Strategy and Innovation at Stord. “With 52 dock doors, 15k pallet positions, and 136k cubic feet of bin shelving, Stord can service omnichannel brands from any vertical—be it consumer goods, health and beauty, or other high-volume DTC and B2B products.”
Commitment to Excellence
“This investment further cements Stord’s focus on providing the best-in-class physical fulfillment and commerce technology for brands obsessed with delighting their customers. With billions in commerce fulfilled by Stord today, this new facility will only accelerate Stord’s rapid expansion and growth,” added Sean Henry.
Expanding Global Presence
Today’s announcement follows the recent acquisition of ProPack Logistics and Stord’s expansion into Europe. The Kentucky center joins ten other North American fulfillment centers, including those in Seattle, WA; Salt Lake City, UT; Nashville, TN; Vancouver, BC; Mississauga, ON; Atlanta, GA; North Haven, CT; Dallas, TX; Reno, NV; and Las Vegas, NV, as well as newly launched centers in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
Stord continues to lead in providing top-tier fulfillment services, driving efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction for omnichannel brands across various industries.
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