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Sodimac, Latin America’s largest home improvement retailer with more than 260 locations across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay, has chosen Orgill as its exclusive U.S.-based distribution partner for hardline products.
Founded in 1952, the Chilean-based Sodimac has grown to become the dominant provider of home improvement products throughout the communities it serves. The new agreement with Orgill will help ensure that Sodimac is well equipped for continued growth and that its customers have access to the variety of products and brands they demand.
“Because of the diversity of our customer base, we have become very agile in our ability to serve customers of all types and sizes, and we have set up systems that are scalable to meet a wide variety of customer needs,” says Boyden Moore, Orgill’s president and CEO. “We are very pleased to be able to leverage this agility and our core distribution competencies to partner with Sodimac as they continue to grow.”
Orgill operates the industry’s newest distribution network, with eight distribution centers and three export consolidation facilities. It was Orgill’s distribution expertise, flexibility and its key vendor relationships that led Sodimac to select the company for this critical partnership.
“We were looking for a reliable partner who could not only supply us with the products we need and the American brands our customers are looking for, but also one partner who would take the time to understand our business, work with us to modernize and strengthen our supply chain, drive efficiencies and support our growth,” says Francisco Torres, commercial and marketing corporate vice president at Sodimac.
The teams from both companies are currently managing the transition from Sodimac’s previous supply partner. Sodimac expects the transition to be fully complete by September 2025 and looks forward to the benefits the new relationship with Orgill will offer.
“Orgill offers a wide range of scalable solutions that we are eager to continue exploring, including the ongoing cross border, e-commerce and American brands initiative we have in Colombia,” Torres says. “This initiative has already proven successful, and together we are looking to replicate that model across the region. Combined with access to some of the most recognized brands in the industry, we believe this collaboration will strengthen our ability to serve customers, streamline our operations and enhance long-term profitability.”
To support its growth, Orgill has made numerous investments in its infrastructure, including significant upgrades and additions to its distribution facilities, the implementation of leading-edge distribution technology and enhancements to its international supply chain capabilities.
“Even through our rapid cycle of growth, we have never slowed the pace of investments we make to improve our systems, facilities and teams,” Moore says. “By improving our operation internally, and with the support of our key vendor partners, we are confident we can help all of our customers grow. We are now proud to count Sodimac among these customers and look forward to working with them for years to come.”
