Hanwha Opens Ohio Warehouse/Showroom
ATLANTA — Hanwha Surfaces announces today the opening of a direct distribution warehouse and designer showroom in Columbus, Ohio.
The 40,192 ft² facility comes on the heels of the groundbreaking of a state-of-the-art second production line in Ontario last December for Hanwha Surfaces, the American subsidiary of international conglomerate Hanwha L&C | Surfaces.
“The facility is in close proximity to the London factory and will provide Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, western Pennsylvania and eastern Kentucky with daily deliveries,” said Ed Parker, Hanwha Surfaces director of operations. “We have hired eight distribution center and four sales employees to serve the needs of our customers.”
Hanwha also opened similar facilities in Philadelphia, PA in late 2015 and Springfield, MA in 2016.
“Our new distribution facility will allow us to provide our customers in the surrounding region next day deliveries of both HanStone Quartz Surfacing and Hanex Solid Surfacing,” stated Glenn Kross, Hanwha Surfaces regional director. “This facility is a testament to our commitment to first-class service”
In a refurbished warehouse space, the company offers standard distribution facilities, as well as an inviting showroom and lounge area. The space will serve as a resource for local fabricators, kitchen & bath professionals and the A&D community, as well as an event space for relevant organizations in the region.
“The new facility gives Hanwha Surfaces the opportunity to directly engage and reach the fabrication, architecture and design communities,” says Steve Becker, Hanwha Surfaces VP of sales & marketing. “With the opening of this warehouse, we have an increased ability to better serve our loyal customers throughout the Midwest and beyond.”
In addition to highlighting full slabs of the popular, marble-inspired Cascina Collection from HanStone Quartz; the company worked with local fabricators Modlich Stoneworks and Distinctive Surfaces to create two islands with waterfall edges and seating, a vertical installation in the reception area and a refreshments bar. The space will also feature cabinetry from Pro-Source of Columbus West and an adjoining break room featuring an installation of Hanex Solid Surfaces on the bar and employee dining table.
The Ohio Distribution Center is located at 2833 Charter St. in Columbus.
