WALCOTT, Iowa — Iowa80.com’s new distribution center is set to become Scott County, Iowa’s, newest industrial park, according to officials.
The distribution center includes 251,000 square feet of warehousing space with 10 loading docks, more than 33,000 linear feet of racking, 32-foot-high ceilings and a fireproof, fully air-conditioned room that’s 9,400 square feet.
Two vertical lift modules from Kardex are also included.
According to a news release, these are designed as an enclosed, shelf-like storage system to provide more room and increase the capacity available as the center fulfills online orders and shipping.
The center is divided into two areas: 117,180 square feet is available to house trucking accessories for the online trucking accessories superstore, Iowa80.com, while 128,959 square feet is available for lease or third party fulfillment.
The first order and shipment from the distribution center happened on Jan. 16.
To celebrate the grand opening, Iowa80.com will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
The center is located at 510 Sterling Drive, Suite A, in Walcott. A reception will follow.
Born and raised in Little Rock, AR, Erica N. Guy decided to stay in her hometown to begin her professional career in journalism. Since obtaining her bachelor’s degree from UAPB, Erica has professionally written for several publications about several topics ranging from lifestyle, tech, culture, and entertainment, just to name a few. Continuing her love for her hometown, she joined our team in June 2023, where she is currently a staff writer. Her career goals include continuing storytelling through her writing by being the best professional writer she can be. In her spare time, Erica enjoys trying new foods, cozying up with a good book, spending time with family and friends, and establishing herself as a future businesswoman.
Great piece, Erica!
What companies will operate out of here? Our company would love to get in on the carrier action.
Do you think in that Mega Warehouse they’ll have For Sale SuperTrucker hats & SuperTrucker Tee-shirts?
Mine were stolen & I’d👻like 2 replace ’em As Sure As Possible! You can see from my pux above that my head is in danger of sunburnt, cantcha¿¿
With a BRANE like mine: I’d rather not OVER-cook it.