Distribution Centers: The Hub of Reliable Delivery

Local feel. National strength. Zero compromises on what we promised you.

The network behind every promise we keep

Every job depends on the right materials arriving at the right time – and that’s exactly what our distribution center network is built to do.

Our strategy is straightforward: Build strong local market inventory backed by a national distribution network; so, every branch, in every region, has what it needs to serve customers without hesitation. Local enough to know your market. Large enough to never let it down.

“We give customers confidence that Border States will deliver what they need, when they need it.”

John Doe

How it all works

Inventory. Technology. Partnerships. Each one is an investment in reliability – and together, they’re what turns a promise into a delivery.

Inventory

The right product, closer to where you need it.
Our inventory model puts more product closer to more customers – without sacrificing the breadth and depth of a national network. Instead of vendors shipping directly to dozens of individual branch locations, our distribution centers receive consolidated inbound freight and push the right inventory to the right branch on a predictable, optimized schedule. The impact is felt every day: more consistent availability, fewer emergency transfers and a supply chain your team can plan around.

For our customers

  • Higher fill rates and more consistent availability.
  • Expanded access to inventory and value-added services.
  • Fewer delays from branch-to-branch transfers.
  • Confidence the product will be there when you need it.

 

For our vendor partners

  • Single consolidated inbound shipment vs multiple drops.
  • Reduced total cost to serve across the network.
  • More predictable replenishment schedules.
  • Increased reach and growth opportunities by region.

Technology

Smarter systems. Faster fulfillment.
Inside our distribution centers, we’re investing in the technology that makes warehouse work safer, more efficient and built to scale. These systems are investments in our people and in the customers depending on the outcome. Our goal for every distribution center: Safe for every employee-owner, efficient in how work gets done and scalable as our business grows.
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Partnerships

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Our first hub

The Upper Midwest Distribution Center is where this strategy is coming to life. Built to serve a broad regional network, this distribution center is introducing a new standard for how inventory moves, how branches get restocked and how customers experience consistency at a local level.

30 Branches supported | 8 States | *one more stat here?

Upper Midwest Distribution Center network design

  • Nightly delivery routes for most branches
  • Expanded inventory access across the network
  • Phase 2 (Spring 2027): Full wire center
  • Phase 3 (TBD):

o Value-added services center

o  Direct-to-customer delivery

o  ECommerce expansion

Meet the team

Matt Callear

Operations Manager

With a career built entirely within Border States, Matt brings an unmatched internal perspective across Branch Operations, Regional Support, and DC leadership. His institutional knowledge and established relationships ensure our operational transition remains best-practice driven and value-focused.

Brenden Reno

Operations Manager

Brenden brings a strong external perspective, with 4+ years leading high-volume distribution and returns operations complemented by 5+ years in sales leadership. This combination positions him uniquely to balance operational execution with customer-centric thinking. Brenden will own pick-to-departure performance across all routes.

Alexander Gerszewski

Operations Support Manager

Alex brings 10+ years of distribution experience, including 6 years at Digikey — an electronics distributor serving a customer base closely aligned with ours. His subsequent advancement from Data & Slotting Specialist to Manager reflects a disciplined, data-driven approach that will be instrumental in driving DC efficiency and operational accuracy.

A better distribution experience starts here

Our network is built around one commitment: What we promise will be delivered – on time, in-full, every time.

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