LANGLEY, British Columbia — Hardwoods is opening its newest and largest distribution center in Stockton, California. The 150,000-square-foot facility will "serve customers better than ever" by merging operations from the former Livermore, Modesto, and Rancho Cordova locations, the company announced.

“We’re very excited to open this new regional hub in Stockton,” said Nick Smith, regional vice president of Hardwoods West. “This new location will allow us to serve our existing customers with greater efficiency, expand our product offering, provide an enhanced will call experience, and explore new material handling technology. It represents our continued commitment to the Northern California market and is another piece of our long-term growth strategy across the west.”

From its headquarters in Langley, British Columbia, Hardwoods operates 30 regional customer service centers throughout the United States and Canada. Products include hardwood lumber, hardwood plywood, engineered/modified wood, synthetics, prefinished wood panels, high gloss and matte panels, decorative veneers, TFL, HPL, and outdoor living products for residential and commercial interiors/exteriors.

Will call done right
The new regional hub will feature a 10,000-square-foot will call area meticulously designed for customer comfort and convenience. The climate-controlled space offers refreshments and washrooms, along with a streamlined process where customers can select their own material. Additional plans for the area include product displays and TV monitors showcasing current promotions and new arrivals.

The Stockton facility will also offer access to the convenient ShopHardwoods.com e-commerce platform, a 2,000-square-foot showroom, and a specialized sample room, which the company says is an important resource for supporting architects and designers with a wide assortment of samples and comparative information to simplify product selection. The showroom will be designed for collaborative meetings, allowing specifiers and their clients a relaxing place to meet and choose materials together.

Operational efficiency
The company says the distribution center will significantly improve operational efficiency with its prime location, expanded operating hours, and new material handling technology. The larger size means the Stockton location can maintain a deeper and more diverse inventory for the Northern California market. With 27-foot-high ceilings, 16 loading docks, and five all-weather loading doors, the facility is built to provide superior customer service.

In celebration of the grand opening, customers can receive a 10% discount on their first Will Call order placed by September 30. The new location is at 3021 Boeing Way, just off the Golden State Highway 99 near Arch Airport Road. The office and warehouse are open weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A Stockton Open House is scheduled for later this fall.