(Last Updated On: March 5, 2024)
Fastenal, a leader in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies, announced today that it is has identified a greenfield site in Carrollton to build its
new Southeast US distribution and supply chain center. The project will represent a roughly $90-million investment within the community.
Fastenal will be using the site to replace a legacy distribution center in the Atlanta metro area with a new state-of-the-art distribution center. With the large land acquisition, the new facility will be able to support Fastenal branches and customers throughout the Southeast for decades to come as the company continues to grow. Fastenal, which already operates a local sales branch in Carrollton, anticipates that the facility will employ around 280 people.
“We’re excited for the community to really get to know who Fastenal is,” said Will Roedeske, Fastenal’s Vice President of Distribution. “At the heart of it, we are a people-centered organization with a goal of Growth Through Customer Service. This means continuously investing in our service capabilities;
investing in (and creating opportunities for) our ‘Blue Team’; and also investing in the communities in which we operate.”
Fastenal’s decision to expand its presence in Carroll County is the culmination of close collaboration among the City of Carrollton, Carroll Tomorrow, and the Carrollton Payroll Development Authority. The accomplishment is in line with these entities’ commitment to drive economic progress and well- being in the community.
“I am excited to welcome Fastenal and their investment to our community,” said Betty Cason, Mayor of Carrollton. “Not only will their presence enrich our local economy, but the creation of well-paying jobs exemplifies their commitment to our residents. This partnership symbolizes a bright future of prosperity and growth for all.”
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