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Greenlee Announces Relocation of Central Distribution Center
Greenlee, a Textron Inc. company, has announced that it will relocate its Central Distribution Center to Southaven. The CDC is currently located in Rockford, Ill. The facility, which will total 105,000 square feet, will be located in Hillwood’s DeSoto Trade Center and will employ 95 people.
DeSoto County was chosen as the site for the relocation following a total benefit and cost analysis of inbound/outbound transportation, property, operating and labor costs. The analysis involved sites from multiple states, and DeSoto County was determined to be the best total benefit and cost solution for the company’s long-term growth.
Greenlee is known as a global leader in the professional tool category. The Rockford, Ill.-based company develops high quality innovative products distinguished by customer-driven design and differentiated by supply chain excellence. Greenlee also leverages its powerful brands such as Tempo, Fairmont and Klauke in the electrical, construction and maintenance markets worldwide. More information is available at www.greenlee.com.
Textron Inc. is an $11 billion multi-industry company operating in 32 countries with approximately 40,000 employees. The company leverages its global network of aircraft, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Fluid & Power, Textron Systems and Textron Financial Corporation. More information is available at www.textron.com.