Categories: Logistics & Distribution

Located in Nevada, Walkenhorst’s has experienced steady growth over the last few years and needs the ability to scale and quickly reach customers in the Midwest and eastern coast.

Integrity Express Logistics, a family-owned logistics company specializing in local trucking with operational efficiency in custom logistics solutions, has experienced a high demand for shipping goods throughout the U.S., fueled by the coronavirus pandemic. The company plans to expand its headquarters in Southeast Ohio, citing the location’s logistics advantages, to meet the demand.

Tractor Supply Co. is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States and needs to keep up with existing and future demand with the company’s plans to grow. The company plans to build an 875,000-square-foot facility in Northeast Ohio and create 375 jobs.

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc., the largest manufacturer of furniture in the world, will build a new one million-square-foot warehouse to serve a variety of needs, including e-commerce fulfillment and store shipments in Central Ohio. The piece will put the company close to almost half of the U.S. population within a day’s drive.

Founded in Columbus in 2017, BBI Logistics helps customers find the most cost-effective and reliable carrier, while also maximizing load potential for carriers. BBI Logistics must seamlessly serve its current and growing customers while continuing to scale. Ohio’s central location and infrastructure are among the best in the U.S. and are competitive advantages for BBI Logistics.

Forward Air has emerged as a national leader in providing logistics services for a diverse customer base in the North American air freight and expedited less-than-truckload market. With hundreds of facilities and fragmented offices, the company has a large real estate portfolio and needs to centralize operations and accommodate current and expected growth. The company chose Ohio, the home of its largest hub, for expansion.

Founded in 2012, Carvana is known for disrupting the traditional dealership experience with its convenient online car buying and financing platform. As the company grows in popularity, it needs to increase its reach. That’s why it turned to Elyria, Ohio to be close to more customers in nearby markets.

Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is one of the nation’s largest logistics companies. TQL invests substantially in its proprietary technology solutions and needed to expand. The company will add a second building to its existing headquarters campus.