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Today, Ace Hardware celebrated the official grand opening of its new Retail Support Center (RSC) in Kansas City, Missouri, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new facility spans more than 1.5 million-square-feet, measuring a half mile from end to end, and represents a major investment in Ace’s continued growth and commitment to supporting its network of independent retailers through best-in-class logistics and supply chain efficiency.
The Ace Hardware RSC is situated along Interstate 29 and adjacent to Kansas City International Airport, offering immediate access to major highway and air freight networks. The Ace Hardware RSC is nearly twice the size of the average Ace distribution center and expected to generate over 350 new local jobs. The new facility will also feature advanced automation technology and efficiency systems to streamline operations, minimize environmental impact and support Ace’s long-term sustainability goals.
“This new 1.5 million-square-foot facility in Kansas City is more than just a building—it’s a symbol of what hard work, purpose and servant-hearted teamwork can accomplish,” says John Venhuizen, president and CEO of Ace Hardware. “It exists for one reason only: to help our locally owned stores serve their neighbors with excellence that has made Ace famous.”
