Beverage alcohol distributor Southern Glazer’s announced Feb. 10 that it has opened a new distribution facility in Lexington County, SC.

The 412,500-square-foot warehouse and office campus will strengthen the company’s supply chain network and enhance service capabilities for customers and suppliers across the state.

Situated on an 85-acre campus, the West Columbia facility was designed to support Southern Glazer’s long-term growth in South Carolina, with expansion capacity of more than 300,000 additional square feet. The modern distribution center incorporates advanced material handling systems, increased storage capacity and scalable infrastructure to support future market needs.

“This new facility represents a major investment in Southern Glazer’s future in South Carolina,” said Steve Baker, Executive Vice President, General Manager, South Carolina, Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company. “It was purpose-built to enhance service for our customers, support our supplier partners and create an efficient, modern workplace for our team members, while positioning our business for continued growth across the state.”

The West Columbia facility includes 13 receiving dock positions, 22 shipping dock positions, parking for 279 vehicles and capacity for 108 trailers. The building incorporates advanced material handling and storage capabilities, including:

• Storage capacity for approximately 1.39 million cases
• Two multi-level pick modules with a combined capacity of 75,000 cases
• Four dual-purpose palletizers capable of processing up to 800 cases per hour each
• Dedicated bottle and cold rooms to support a wide range of product needs
• Infrastructure designed to optimize workflow, accuracy and order fulfillment.

Interior image of the new, state-of-the-art distribution facility in Lexington County, SC. (Southern Glazer’s photo)